30-Minute Stuffed French Toast Triangles
Bite-sized French toast triangles filled with creamy mascarpone and blueberry jam, coated in crunchy cornflake-macadamia crust. These mini treats combine the comfort of classic French toast with elegant presentation, perfect for brunch entertaining or special breakfast occasions. The orange zest adds brightness while the crispy coating provides delightful texture contrast to the custardy interior.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces mascarpone or cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons blueberry jamstrawberry jam1:1none
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- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 6 slices sourdough bread, crusts removed
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- ¼ cup milk
- zest and juice of 1 orange
- 1 teaspoon Gefen Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup cornflakes
- ½ cup macadamia nuts
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup Gefen Pure Maple Syrup
Instructions
- 1
Mix mascarpone, blueberry jam, and cinnamon in a small bowl
- 2
Spread mixture over three bread slices and top with remaining slices
- 3
Cut each sandwich into eight small triangles
- 4
Whisk together eggs, milk, orange zest and juice, vanilla, and cinnamon in shallow dish
- 5
Process cornflakes and macadamia nuts to coarse meal in food processor and pour into shallow dish
- 6
Dunk each triangle into egg mixture and soak for one minute, flip and soak 30 seconds more
- 7
Dredge triangles in cornflake mixture until fully coated
- 8
Melt butter in skillet over medium heat
- 9
Cook half the triangles until brown and crisp, about three minutes per side
- 10
Cook second batch and serve warm with cocktail picks and maple syrup for dipping
Tips
Let triangles soak fully in egg mixture to ensure custardy centers without breaking the delicate filled bread.
Process cornflake coating just to coarse meal - too fine and it won't provide the desired crunch.
Good to Know
Refrigerate leftovers up to 2 days. Reheat in 350°F oven for 5 minutes to restore crispness.
Assemble and coat triangles up to 4 hours ahead. Refrigerate covered and cook when ready to serve.
Serve immediately while warm and crispy with cocktail picks and warm maple syrup for dipping.
Common Mistakes
Don't skip soaking time or centers won't be custardy
Keep heat at medium to avoid burning coating before centers cook through
Substitutions
FAQ
Can I make these without the coating?
Yes, skip the cornflake mixture and cook the egg-soaked triangles directly in butter for classic French toast texture.
What if I don't have mascarpone?
Cream cheese works perfectly as a substitute and provides the same creamy, rich filling for the triangles.
How long do these keep?
Best served immediately, but leftovers keep refrigerated for 2 days. Reheat in oven to restore crispness.