Jul 09 2026

French Toast Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

lemon-lavender whipped ricotta & mascarpone | fruit | maple syrup | brown butter streusel

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Ingredients

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French Toast

Lemon-Lavender Whipped Ricotta & Mascarpone

Brown Butter Streusel

Method

Prepare the French Toast

  1. 1

    Mix Egg Batter

    In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until combined.

  2. 2

    Soak Bread

    Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, allowing them to soak for a few seconds.

  3. 3

    Cook Toast

    In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Cook the soaked bread slices until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Make the Lemon-Lavender Whipped Ricotta & Mascarpone

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, lemon zest, dried lavender, and honey. Whip until smooth and creamy.

Prepare the Brown Butter Streusel

  1. 5

    Brown the Butter

    In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until it begins to brown and smells nutty.

  2. 6

    Mix Streusel

    In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and salt. Pour the browned butter over the mixture and mix until crumbly.

  3. 7

    Bake Streusel

    Spread the streusel on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until golden.

Assemble and Serve

  1. 8

    Plate the French Toast

    Serve the French toast topped with lemon-lavender whipped ricotta & mascarpone, mixed berries, and a drizzle of maple syrup. Finish with a sprinkle of brown butter streusel on top.

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