Croissant French Toast with Lemon Mascarpone Cheese
Croissant French Toast with Lemon Mascarpone Recipe
Embark on a culinary journey with our delightful Croissant French Toast, generously adorned with a luxurious Lemon Mascarpone Cheese spread. This breakfast masterpiece is an exquisite blend of soft, crispy croissants and a decadent mascarpone filling—a royal treat for those leisurely weekend mornings.
Croissant French Toast with Lemon Mascarpone Cheese
Treat yourself to a royal breakfast on a lazy weekend morning. A great way to utilise fresh or old croissants with a soft, crispy french toast and decadent mascarpone spread.
French Toast Croissants and Filling
- 4 Eggs
- 1/4 Cup Milk
- 4 Croissants
- 1 Tsp Olive Oil
- 1 Cup Mascarpone Cheese
- Raspberry Jam
- Fresh Berries (of your choice)
- 1 Tbs Honey
- 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 Lemons
Home Made Mascarpone
- 1 Cup Heavy whipping Cream
- 1 Tbs Vanilla Extract
- Mix one cup of mascarpone cheese with the zest of 2 large lemons and add the honey and vanilla. Mix well.
- Beat the eggs and milk in a bowl, then dip the croissant halves in the mix. Heat 2-3 tbs of oil and gently toast the halves, turning over after a minute or so.
- Spread raspberry Jam on the bottom half of the croissant
- Top each croissant half with 1 tbs of the mascarpone.
- Add the fresh berries and press the 2 halves together.
- Drizzle with Honey and serve.
To make homemade mascarpone
- Pour the heavy cream in a saucepan, and slowly bring to a low simmer (180 °F). Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes over low heat, then add the fresh lemon juice, and simmer for another 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, and allow to cool off to room temperature. It will thicken slightly but will not curd. Line a strainer with 4 layers of cheesecloth and place over a bowl. Pour the cream in the strainer, tie the ends of the cheesecloth together, and cover with plastic wrap. Leave in the fridge overnight for a softer mascarpone cheese, or longer for a harder consistency.
The Origins of French Toast:
Historically, French toast dates back centuries, with variations found in cultures around the world. The concept of soaking bread in a mixture of eggs and milk can be traced to medieval times, making it a delightful testament to culinary ingenuity. Our Croissant French Toast pays homage to this timeless tradition, infusing it with a modern twist using buttery croissants.
What Croissant French Toast Tastes Like:
The result is a symphony of textures and flavors—soft and pillowy croissants meet the rich, custodial embrace of the egg and milk mixture. The French toast acquires a golden, crispy exterior while maintaining a sumptuously tender inside. The crowning glory is the Lemon Mascarpone spread, adding a zesty and velvety layer of indulgence. It's a harmonious balance of sweetness, creaminess, and a hint of citrus brightness.
What to Serve With Croissant French Toast:
To complete this regal breakfast experience, we recommend serving the Croissant French Toast with a side of fresh berries and a drizzle of honey. The burst of fruity freshness and the golden sweetness of honey elevate the dish to a true morning delight. Pair it with your favourite hot beverage, be it coffee, tea, or a refreshing mimosa, for a breakfast that feels like a celebration.
Indulge in the opulence of our Croissant French Toast with Lemon Mascarpone—a culinary ode to the timeless charm of French toast, enriched with modern elegance. Bon appétit!
Monte Cristo Croissant Sandwich Recipe
A heavenly combination of sweet and savoury within a flakey buttery croissant. Try this Monte Cristo Croissant Sandwich Recipe today.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner is served with this Monte Cristo Sandwich! You can’t go wrong with a warm, buttery crust that is melted together to create a classic sandwich. These sandwiches come together easily and can be baked in the oven using aluminium foil.
Monte Cristo Croissant Recipe
A heavenly combination of sweet and savoury within a flakey buttery croissant.
- 4 Noisette Croissants
- 4 Tbsp Cream Cheese
- 8 Slices Swiss Cheese
- 8 Slices Black Forest Ham
- 1/4 Cup Raspberry Jam
- Powdered Sugar (For dusting)
- Aluminum Foil (For wrapping)
- Preheat oven to 180°
- Slice each croissant in half. Spread the inside of the bottom half of the croissant with 1 tbs cream cheese. Top with one slice of swiss cheese, then one fourth of the ham and top with another slice of swiss cheese. Repeat for all 4 sandwiches.
- Wrap each sandwich in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and the ham is heated through.
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Serve dusted with powdered sugar and dipped in Raspberry Jam
What is a Monte Cristo?
A Monte Cristo is a fried ham and cheese sandwich, a variation of the French croque-monsieur. In the 1930s–1960s, American cookbooks had recipes for this sandwich under such names as “French Sandwich”, “Toasted Ham Sandwich”, and “French Toasted Cheese Sandwich”. Swiss cheese is typically used.
What Do You Serve With a Monte Cristo Sandwich?
- Fresh Fruit
- Green Salad
- Vegetable and Dip
Can You Make Monte Cristo Sandwiches Ahead of Time?
Yes! Assemble all the ingredients together. You can store them in a ziplock, air tight container or pre-wrap them in aluminium foil to store in the refrigerator up to 2 days. When ready to bake follow the remaining instructions. Enjoy!
Can You Substitute the Meat and/or Cheese?
Absolutely! That is a great things about this sandwich! Instead of ham or swiss, you can mix and match any meat and cheese of your choice. Then bake according to directions.
AFL Grand Final Party Food Ideas – Dessert
You've done enough getting other things ready. For dessert keep it easy or just pick it up!
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You could go for the grand prize - a lunch and dessert combo - or you just as easily dazzle everyone with some individual cakes and pastries.
If you are going to someone else's house, no one will dare judge you if you turn up with a pack of Noisette goodies!
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- Totally surprise everyone with some petit gâteau (small cakes)
- You could always go for a full cake to control the size of your slice
- Macarons - even try to match your team colours!
- French doughnuts - Beignét
- A selection of pastries or mini-pastries
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AFL Grand Final Party Food Ideas – Gourmet Dips
Slowing down the pace a little from yesterdays big start, a bit of a lighter option to get you through to the quarter time break - Gourmet Dips!
Dip Recipie Ideas:
- Mediterranean dipping plate
- Spiced chickpea dip
- Sweet spiced carrot dip
- Salmon rillettes
- Spinach and ricotta dip
- Mini croissants with chocolate and ricotta dips - for later...
If you are looking for something to just get you by, dips can be a great way to have variation and exotic flavours without over committing on a dish that is too complicated. While the flavours will predominately on the bread, don't forget that your bread can also have some flavour options.
- A turkish loaf can go a long way to carrying the flavours, either fresh or toasted
- A sliced multi-grain loaf can add a little texture
- A rye loaf can add a crusty and tasty edge
- Some different grain options include a chia or quinoa loaf
- The big flavour options include olive loaf or baguette, shallot loaf, sun-dried tomato and chilli and even a walnut loaf.
AFL Grand Final Party Food Ideas - Gourmet Hot Dogs
As promised, here is the first of our 5 day countdown for some awesome grand final party food ideas. We didn't hold back either, we are starting with the big guns - Gourmet Hot Dogs!
Hot Dog Ideas:
- Mini hot dogs with caesar salad slaw
- Hot diggity dogs
- Pork sausage and apple
- Barbecued sausage with caramelised onions
- Chicken hot dogs
A staple at so many sporting events, the humble hot dog does not need to be just an American street food! You, your family and friends deserve better than just a frankfurt in a long roll!
A couple of thoughtful toppings and a quality roll can convert even a simple sausage into a fistful of flavour. On the topic of your roll options:
- To ease in, try a traditional white roll or a white baguette cut into 3 or 4 pieces for an instant upgrade from any supermarket roll
- A brioche roll will give you a softer, sweeter base
- A fennel roll or baguette would be a great compliment to a gourmet pork sausage
- For crustier options, try a demi tradition or traditional baguette cut into 3 or 4 pieces.
AFL Grand Final Party Food Ideas – Gourmet Sandwiches
A classic option for the day of the event, otherwise a great option to help consume some left overs - Gourmet Sandwiches!
Sandwich Combination Ideas:
- Steak sandwiches
- Paprika steak sandwiches
- Chargrilled chicken and olive sandwiches
- Vegetarian sandwich loaf
- Open grilled chicken, avocado and mozzarella sandwich
- Pissaladière baguette
You can treat them as a classic, or add every fancy filling you can get your hands on! Have them as a fresh option or change things up and grill or toast them. So many options...
- Slice them up - a white loaf, a multi-grain loaf, a rye loaf, a spelt loaf
- Try something different with a chia loaf or a quinoa loaf
- A classic sourdough loaf or a baguette
- Even a flavoured loaf to compliment the fillings - an olive loaf, a shallot loaf or a sun-dried tomato chilli loaf
AFL Grand Final Party Food Ideas – Gourmet Burgers
Well into the game now, your nerves are on edge so you'll need something substantial - Gourmet Burgers!
Gourmet Burger Ideas:
- Portuguese chicken burgers
- Veal and olive burgers with tzatziki
- Mini ginger chicken burgers with lime mayo
- Fish burgers
- Crumbed mushroom burgers with tomato relish
If a BBQ party is what you have planned, then how much better does it get than a burger! Line up all of the toppings and condiments, and let your guests go wild making their own combinations to their particular tastes. Don't forget that you can make mini-burgers too - the smaller they are, the more you can eat!
- Who said white rolls were boring - plain white roll, with linseed, or a soft sandwich
- For a that special burger, you could try a brioche burger roll
- Ciabatta round or sandwich
- Turkish round, turkish herb, without seed, or turkish sandwich
- You could even try a bagel if you don't mind a hole in your bread!
Noisette Grand Final Food Idea Countdown!
So the hype is building across the country, but especially here in Melbourne. There are going to be gatherings of friends and family to watch the big game, and we know that eating is going to be a big part of the day.
Noisette is getting excited too and to help you all out, we are bringing you - The Noisette Grand Final Food Idea Countdown!
The plan will be to countdown from Monday 23 September to Friday 27 September with food ideas for your gathering. All of the ideas will be geared to party-type food, and all will be the sort of exciting grub that we know you will love.
Stay tuned for a little tease and links out to some great food combinations that will satisfy and impress across the board! Like us on Facebook or check the website from Monday 23 September to make sure you don't miss out!
Chocolate Profiterole Tart Recipe on Smudge Eats
As part of a special on chocolate, Smudge Eats managed to get a great recipe out of our kitchen!
Click through to the recipe - smudgeeats.com.au