Berry French Toast Roll-Ups

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup mascarpone cheese from 8-oz container
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 8 slices soft multigrain bread crusts removed
  • 1 to 1½ cups fresh raspberries
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • Additional raspberries mint leaves and maple syrup, if desired

Instructions

  • In small bowl, beat cheese and 1 tablespoon of the sugar with electric mixer on high speed until well blended.
  • In small bowl, mix remaining 3 tablespoons sugar and the cinnamon; set aside.
  • In glass loaf pan or shallow dish, beat eggs and milk with whisk until well blended.
  • On work surface, roll each bread slice with rolling pin to about ¼ inch thick.
  • Spread each slice with 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture.
  • Place 4 to 6 raspberries on one long side of each slice; starting with berry side, roll up tightly.
  • Dip roll-ups, one at a time, into egg mixture.
  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat.
  • Place 4 roll-ups, seam side down, in skillet.
  • Cook 2 to 4 minutes, turning once, until golden brown on all sides.
  • Immediately roll in cinnamon-sugar.
  • Repeat with remaining 1 tablespoon butter and 4 roll-ups.
  • Garnish with raspberries and mint leaves.
  • Serve with syrup.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Make-Ahead Magic

Save time by preparing the roll-ups 2 hours in advance. Place on a plate; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to cook.

Festive Touch

Sprinkle the roll-ups with powdered sugar before serving.
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