Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBernie's DinerStuffed Banana Bread French Toast Recipe

Stuffed Banana Bread French Toast Recipe

Inspired by Bernie's Diner
Time2h
Serves4

slices of house-made banana bread, stuffed with mascarpone mousse, dipped in créme brûlée batter, topped with huckleberry sauce

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Ingredients

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Banana Bread

Mascarpone Mousse

Créme Brûlée Batter

Huckleberry Sauce

Method

Banana Bread Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Banana Bread

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add the melted butter and eggs, mixing well. In another bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.

Mascarpone Mousse Preparation

  1. 2

    Prepare the Mousse

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Créme Brûlée Batter Preparation

  1. 3

    Make the Créme Brûlée Batter

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until fully combined. Set aside.

Huckleberry Sauce Preparation

  1. 4

    Prepare the Huckleberry Sauce

    In a saucepan over medium heat, combine huckleberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice. Stir gently and cook until the mixture thickens (about 10-15 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool.

Stuffing and Cooking

  1. 5

    Assemble and Cook the French Toast

    Slice the cooled banana bread into thick slices. Take one slice and spread a generous amount of mascarpone mousse between two slices to create a sandwich. Dip each side of the sandwich into the créme brûlée batter, ensuring it's well coated. Heat a skillet over medium heat with a bit of butter. Cook each stuffed sandwich for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Serve hot, drizzled with huckleberry sauce.

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