Stuffed French Toast

• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 12 teaspoon vanilla or 12 teaspoon almond extract
• 14 teaspoon freshly grated cinnamon
• 6 slices bread
• 4 tablespoons mascarpone cheese (or more)
• 3 tablespoons jam (or more) or 3 tablespoons fresh sweet fruit, finely diced (or more)
• 2 tablespoons toasted diced nuts (walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, your choice) (optional)

1. Blend batter ingredients and set in refrigerator until ready to assemble.
2. Spread the mascarpone cheese on the inside of each slice, set 3 slices aside Spread the jam or fresh fruit on 3 slices of bread, leaving approx 1/4 inch space from the edges.
3. Top with the remaining prepared bread slices.
4. Dip the prepared slices into the batter, coat both sides.
5. In a buttered skillet, lightly saute each side till golden.
6. Remove filled toasts to a plate to cool a bit and set, filling will be hot.
7. Serve with your favourite syrup.

eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, bread, mascarpone cheese, fresh sweet fruit, nuts

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/stuffed-french-toast-70899 (may not work)