French Toast à l'Italienne with Mascarpone Berry Swirl

Ingredients

• 8 slices brioche bread, 1 inch thick, day-old preferred
• 4 whole large eggs, room temperature
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, room temperature
• 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 cups fresh mixed berries, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries
• 2 tablespoons butter, for cooking
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, for dusting
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash berries and hull strawberries if using. Pat dry and set aside.

2. 2

   In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sea salt until well combined.