(Air Fryer) Lemon Ricotta Stuffed French Toast

Servings: 6-8

• Equipment: Cosori Turboblaze Air Fryer
• 1 loaf Challah or Brioche Bread
• 15 oz. Ricotta Cheese, about 1 ½ cups
• Zest of 1-2 Lemons
• ¼ cup Honey
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 ½ cups Whole Milk
• 2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
• ¼ cup Sugar, for the bruleed tops
• ¼ cup Melted Butter
• Fresh Whipped Cream, for serving
• Fresh Raspberries, for garnishing

1. Slice the brioche bread into 3-4” large pieces. Create a pocket-like slit in the centers of each slice for the filling. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and vanilla together. Dredge the brioche bread pieces in the mixture to soak for 10-20 seconds. Set aside.
3. In a blender or food processor, combine the ricotta, lemon zest, and honey. Add a pinch of salt to taste (optional). Pulse until smooth.
4. Fill each soaked brioche slice with the ricotta filling, then place in your air fryer basket. You may need to work in small batches of 2-3 pieces at a time.
5. Brush or spoon on the melted butter.
6. Bake at 400F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until deeply golden.
7. In the last half of baking, spoon on the sugar for the bruleed topping, or use a kitchen torch afterwards.
8. Enjoy warm with the freshly whipped cream and raspberries!