Ricotta-Stuffed French Toast for Two

Name: Ricotta-Stuffed French Toast for Two
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 4 ounces (½ cup), whole-milk ricotta cheese; 1 tablespoon, confectioners' sugar, plus extra for dusting; ½ teaspoon, grated orange zest; 4 slices, hearty white sandwich bread, divided; ¾ cup, whole milk; 1 , large egg; 1 teaspoon, vanilla extract; ¼ teaspoon, table salt, divided; 4 tablespoons, unsalted butter, divided; 3 tablespoons chopped salted, pistachios; ¼ cup, honey; 2 tablespoons, sweet Marsala; ¼ teaspoon, ground cinnamon

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Appears in Cook's Country February/March 2022

This decadent breakfast-in-bed treat is inspired by two desserts.

SERVES2

TIME35 minutes

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

This creative, elevated version of a classic breakfast dish was inspired by the flavors of creamy cannoli and pistachio baklava (that's been saturated in orange blossom water and honey). We started by making a filling of creamy ricotta chee...

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