Mascarpone-Stuffed French Toast with Berry Topping Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1 package (12 ounces) frozen unsweetened mixed berries
• 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh strawberries or blueberries
• 1 loaf (1 pound) challah or egg bread, cut into 12 slices
• 6 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
• 6 large eggs
• 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 3/4 cup 2% milk
• 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 tablespoons butter