Panettone French Toast

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Simply Sweet

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Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

Cinnamon Syrup:

1 cup water
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

French Toast:

1 (1.1 pound; 500 gram) loaf panettone bread, baking paper removed
6 large eggs
3/4 cup whipping cream
3/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
Powdered sugar, for dusting

Directions

To make the syrup: Combine 1 cup of water and brown sugar in a heavy medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Boil until the syrup reduces to 1 cup, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the cream and cinnamon. Keep the syrup warm. (The syrup can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, then cover and refrigerate. Rewarm before serving.)

Meanwhile, prepare the French toast: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Trim the bottom crust of the panettone. Starting at the bottom end of the panettone, cut it crosswise into 6 (3/4-inch thick) round slices (reserve the top piece for toast!). In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until well blended. Add the cream, milk, and sugar and whisk until well mixed. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter on a large nonstick griddle over medium heat. Dip 3 slices of panettone into the custard, turning to allow both sides to absorb the custard. Grill the soaked panettone slices until they are golden brown and firm to the touch, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the French toast to a baking sheet and keep them warm in the oven. Repeat with the remaining butter, panettone slices, and custard.

Transfer the French toast to plates. Dollop the mascarpone atop each. Lightly dust with the powdered sugar. Drizzle the cinnamon syrup over and around the French toast and serve immediately.

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recipe Panettone French Toast
Kathrynne Hallandale, FL 12-24-2009
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The best French toast ever!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I had never had or used panettone before, but have had such success with Giada's recipes that I bought one just to try this.... We were stunned at the difference this light, eggy bread makes in French toast. I hope I can get another panettone to freeze before the holidays are over, so I can make it again. If not, next year, I'm getting half a dozen to freeze!Read more
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Pat Richland Hills, TX 12-22-2009
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Amazing recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We made this 2 years ago for our Christmas breakfast and decided that this was our new family tradition for Christmas... breakfast. We have introduced this recipe to several friends and family members, and all I can say is that it went over exceptionally well, everyone loved it! The flavors are amazing and I never really has a use for panettone before (never really knew what it was). I am so happy we received it as a gift 2 years ago. Christmas morning has never been the same since.Read more
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Gary Shawneetown, IL 12-08-2009
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Amazing
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The Texture is out of this world, the bread really does make a difference!
recipe Panettone French Toast
Jenni philadelphia, PA 01-11-2009
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Lots of sugar and fat but not that rich, just sickening
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

Followed the recipe closely but found that the sugar and heavy cream didn't create a super indulgent rich french toast.... Instead, we felt sick. The cheese helps to cut through the sweetness and the texture is great, but the sugar shock will keep us from making this again. Ugh.Read more
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Cecilia Cumming, GA 12-23-2008
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Yummy in my tummy!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This has quickly become one of our holiday traditions every Christmas morning. For the past three years we have enjoyed this... fabulous recipe and will continue with it again this year....my family never lets me forget it!! yummy!!!Read more
recipe Panettone French Toast
Lynnette Arlington, VA 09-24-2008
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Any Time of Year
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe is excellent and very easy. Panettone bread is not always easy to find (only available part of the year here) so... use another fruit bread--such as apple bread or a good raisin bread.Read more