Cannoli French Toast

I saw this recipe online a few months ago and was saving it for a brunch opportunity.    Hello, Sunday before Memorial Day!  Today is your day!

When I did a bit more research on this, I saw others posted it, too, with a few variations.  The orange zest in this really makes it pop.  

Cannoli French Toast

1 loaf brioche bread (I used Aldi chocolate chip brioche)

1 c. whole milk

1/2 c. heavy cream

1/2 c. ricotta cheese

6 eggs

1 T. vanilla

1/4 c. sugar (optional)

2 T. orange zest

Filling:

1 c. powdered sugar

4 oz. cream cheese

1/4 c. ricotta cheese

1/4 t. salt

mini chocolate chips as desired, especially if your brioche is plain!

Mix the milk, heavy cream, 1/2 c. ricotta, eggs, vanilla, orange zest, and optional sugar.  Set aside.

Beat the filling ingredients together.  Spread the filling on 1/2 of the brioche slices.  Top with the other 1/2 of the brioche slices.   Cut each into quarters.

Line up the quarters with cut side up in a buttered 9x13 pan.  

Pour the egg and milk mixture over the slices and let it sit in the fridge for a couple of hours to soak it up a bit.  Overnight would probably work, too.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes.  Top with a sprinkle of chocolate chips for the last 15 minutes or so.

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c = cup

T = tablespoon

t = teaspoon

oz = ounce