French toast with honey and mascarpone

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups heavy cream
• 4 bags of chamomile tea
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest + 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp honey
• 1.5 cups of milk
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 8 large eggs
• Coarse salt
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 8 slices brioche, 2.5 cm thick.
• 0.5 tbsp. mascarpone cheese
• 2 cups of mixed fresh berries

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a small bowl, combine lemon zest, juice, and 1/3 cup honey. In a small saucepan, pour the cream over the tea bags. Bring to a boil, then immediately remove from heat. Let steep for 15 minutes, then remove the tea bags.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the chamomile cream, milk, vanilla, eggs, remaining 1 tablespoon honey, and a pinch of salt.
3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and let it melt. Place 2 slices of bread in the butter mixture and let them soak for 10-30 seconds. Place the soaked bread in the skillet and cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side.
4. Transfer the French toast to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven. Add another 1 tablespoon of butter, dip 2 more slices of bread in the cream and toast; transfer to the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining butter, bread, and cream mixture. Serve the French toast with a dollop of mascarpone and fresh berries, drizzled with lemon honey.