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About 35 minutes in total: 20 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.

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This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.

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French Toast with Caramelized Figs

Name: French Toast with Caramelized Figs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 egg yolk; 0.5 cup sugar; 2 cup whole milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste; 1 cinnamon stick; fig; to taste sugar; 0.5 cup mascarpone; 3 tbsp sugar; 2 tsp vanilla bean paste; 4 brioche or challah bread; 2 tbsp butter; real maple syrup

A luxurious breakfast of thick brioche or challah French toast soaked in a vanilla‑cinnamon custard, topped with airy whipped mascarpone and sweet‑tart caramelized figs, finished with a drizzle of real maple syrup.

Maker: Brandon

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Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

15 min

Servings

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35 min estimated total time for 4 servings.

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Ingredients

4 brioche or challah bread
2 tbsp butter
real maple syrup

Custard Egg Wash

3 egg yolk
1/2 cup sugar
2 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
1 cinnamon stick

Caramelized Figs

fig
to taste sugar

Whipped Mascarpone

1/2 cup mascarpone
3 tbsp sugar
2 tsp vanilla bean paste

Instructions

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1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 3 egg yolks and 0.5 cup of sugar until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
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2. In a saucepan, combine 2 cups whole milk, 1 cup heavy cream, the cinnamon stick, and 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste; heat over medium heat until the liquid reaches about 160°F (160°F), then remove from heat.
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3. Slowly stream the hot cream mixture into the egg‑yolk mixture while whisking constantly to temper the eggs; continue whisking until the custard is smooth and has cooled to room temperature.
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4. Slice the brioche or challah into 4 thick 1‑2‑inch slices; set aside on a plate.
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5. Prepare the caramelized figs: toss the halved figs with a light coating of sugar (to taste).
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6. Heat a non‑stick skillet over medium‑low heat for 3–4 minutes, then add the sugared figs cut side down; cook 4–5 minutes until the figs are golden and caramelized, then transfer to a plate.
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7. In a separate bowl, combine 0.5 cup mascarpone, 3 tbsp sugar, and 2 tsp vanilla bean paste; whisk with an electric mixer on medium‑high speed for about 3 minutes, or until stiff peaks form.
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8. Heat a clean skillet over medium‑low heat and melt 2 tbsp butter, swirling to coat the surface.
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9. Dip each bread slice into the custard, allowing it to soak for roughly 2 minutes per side so the bread absorbs the custard without falling apart.
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10. Place the soaked slices in the buttered skillet; cook 1 minute on the first side, then flip and cook another minute, continuing to flip every minute until both sides are golden brown and the toast springs back when pressed (about 5–6 minutes total).
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11. Transfer the cooked French toast to a serving platter.
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12. Top each slice with a generous dollop of the whipped mascarpone, followed by a few caramelized fig halves.
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13. Drizzle real maple syrup over the entire dish and serve immediately while warm.

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