My husband and I are not Italian but for whatever reason we love Cannoli-anything. Our wedding cake actually had cannoli cream filling inside, so when I saw this recipe for Cannoli Stuffed French Toast I knew it was the perfect dish to hint to my husband to make me for Valentine’s Day. I will warn you that it is very rich and filling, but it is also so delicious! I did forget to dust with powdered sugar, but honestly it was because I was salvaging at the mouth to eat it!
Cannoli Stuffed French Toast
Ingredients:
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (mini works best but we only had regular)
2 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
4 slices bread (the thicker the better – we only had regular bread on hand and it still worked, but did get a little soggy)
2 tablespoons butter
Additional powdered sugar for dusting before serving
Directions:
Combine the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract and mini chocolate chips. Set aside.
In another bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together. Spread 2 slices of the bread with the ricotta mixture, about 1/2 cup per slice, and top it off with the other slice of bread. Carefully dip both sides of each sandwich into the egg mixture until well coated. Using a big slotted pancake flipper worked great for this.
In a large skillet, melt the butter. Add the french toast sandwiches one at time and cook until golden, about 4-5 minutes. This recipe makes two french toast sandwiches which may not seem like a lot, but again they are very rich and most people can probably only each eat one!
Dust with powdered sugar and serve!
Recipe adapted from Two Peas & Their Pod
Jerry Marquardt says
This sounds like a great way to start a morning. I am going to try this.
Sandra Watts says
That looks good. I like cannoli’s too.
Sandra Watts says
Looks really good. Something for Sunday Brunch.
BILL HOFF says
Looks like something we could make on Christmas morning!
Seth says
I love french toast and trying new recipes. This looks delicious, although prob better as a dessert.
Wendi S says
It looks yummy! Love canoli’s.
Linda Manns says
This looks so good. I love french toast and I also really like canoli’s
Dorothy Boucher says
oh wow ‘ this looks absolutely delicious!! yum great recipe and thanks for share
Shannon says
This looks crazy good. Thank you for sharing this recipe with us.
Amy Reynolds says
Looks scrumptious but take out the choc, chips & add blueberries. This is my Saturday breakfast, thanks for the recipe.
TrippyCusp93 says
OMG this looks amazing…I’ll admit, I’ve never had cannoli before, but is sounds delicious. My husband and I love Italian everything, so I’m pretty sure we’ll love this recipe. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Linda Manns says
I love cannoli’s. These look so good. I am sure my grandkids would love them too. Thank you for sharing
Linda Manns says
I love cannoli’s and I love French Toast I will have to give this recipe a try with my grandkids. Thank you for sharing
Cathy Jarolin says
I think I would love tis awesome recipe. However I would probably substitute fruit for the Chocolate chips.. Thankyou for sharing your recipe~~
Jennifer Taylor says
Wow, this looks so yummy! I’ll have to try it soon.
Melissa S says
This sounds delicious. it would make a great holiday breakfast.
Ann B. says
My teen would love this….sweet!