Cannoli French Toast
This Cannoli French Toast brings the beloved flavors of Italian cannoli to your breakfast table with sweet ricotta cream, mini chocolate chips, and crunchy pistachios sandwiched between golden, cinnamon-kissed French toast.
4
servings15
minutes20
minutes450
kcal35
minutesIngredients
4 slices bread
1 cup ricotta cheese
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 eggs
0.5 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon butter
0.25 cup mini chocolate chips
0.25 cup chopped pistachios
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Directions
- In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth, and set aside for the filling.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, and cinnamon to create the egg mixture for coating.
- Dip each slice of bread in the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are evenly coated.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it melts and starts to bubble slightly.
- Place the coated bread slices into the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the cooked French toast from the skillet and let them cool slightly on a plate.
- Spread the ricotta mixture onto one side of each piece of toast and sprinkle with mini chocolate chips and pistachios.
- Top each piece with another slice to form a sandwich and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Serve immediately while warm, optionally drizzled with maple syrup for extra sweetness.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 450kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
Experience breakfast like never before with this Cannoli French Toast that transforms a classic morning dish into something extraordinary. The creamy, sweetened ricotta filling studded with chocolate chips and pistachios creates an authentic cannoli experience, while the cinnamon-spiced French toast adds warmth and comfort. It’s decadent enough for special occasions yet simple enough to make any weekend feel celebratory.
