Brioche French Toast with Apples And Mascarpone

MMMMM--------------------------CUSTARD------------------------------- 5 Egg yolks 3 c Heavy cream 2 ts Calvados 1/4 ts Ground cinnamon 1/8 ts Ground nutmeg 1/8 ts Ground clove Whisk together yolks with cream, add remaining ingredients. Set aside. Saute apple slices in 3 tablespoons butter until just tender, about 3 to 4 minutes, sprinkle with sugar and grated lemon zest. Cut Brioche into 2-inch slices. Cut each slice sideways 2/3 of the way through to create a pocket. Spread mascarpone mixture on top and bottom of pocket. Put 1/6 of the apples in pocket and press to close. Submerge each slice stuffed brioche in the custard. Saute in butter in a medium skillet over medium high heat until browned on both sides. Place in 400 degree oven for 3 minutes. Serve with powdered sugar and maple syrup. Per serving: 3557 Calories (kcal); 327g Total Fat; (80% calories from fat); 30g Protein; 143g Carbohydrate; 2135mg Cholesterol; 657mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 6 1/2 Fruit; 63 1/2 Fat; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrates Recipe by: COOKING LIVE PRIMETIME SHOW #CP0047 Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.