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Tiramisu French Toast with Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Whip and Espresso Crème Recipe

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Tiramisu French Toast features thick brioche slices topped with a fluffy cottage cheese cheesecake whip and a warm espresso crème, capturing classic tiramisu flavors in a delightful brunch treat perfect for breakfast boards or weekend hosting.

Ingredients

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French Toast

  • 6 thick slices brioche (3/4–1 inch thick- whole loaf and slice yourself is the best option.)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk (half & half or heavy cream)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 1–2 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • Butter or oil (for cooking)

Cheesecake Yogurt Whip

  • 2/3 cup Greek yogurt (2% or whole for creaminess)
  • 2/3 cup cottage cheese (can sub mascarpone if preferred)
  • 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder (I used Ritual)
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup (or powdered sugar)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Espresso Crème (Shortcut Anglaise-Inspired)

  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 shot espresso (can sub 2–3 tbsp strong coffee)
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • Splash vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

To Serve

  • Cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions

  1. Make the Cheesecake Yogurt Whip Add yogurt, cottage cheese, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt to a food processor. Blend until smooth and fluffy. Chill until ready to use.
  2. Make the Espresso Crème In a small saucepan, combine heavy cream, maple syrup, espresso, vanilla, and salt. Warm over medium-low heat for 1–2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly thickened and glossy. Remove from heat and set aside. (It should still be pourable.)
  3. Cook the French Toast In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla, maple syrup, and salt. Dip brioche slices on both sides (5 seconds each) and cook in a buttered skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and custardy.
  4. Assemble Add the cheesecake whip to a pipping bag and pipe onto the French toast. Dust with cocoa powder, and drizzle generously with the espresso crème. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • You can prep the whip 2-3 days in advance. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
  • Whole or 2% yogurt works best for creaminess.
  • Mascarpone makes it richer and more traditional.
  • Brioche or challah are best; sourdough works but is less custardy.
  • Cocoa powder for dusting is essential for the tiramisu flavor.
  • Cold brew concentrate works as an espresso substitute.

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