Valentine’s Tiramisu French Toast

If tiramisu and French toast had a Valentine’s baby… this valentine’s day tiramisu french toast would be it.

This recipe is rich, fluffy, lightly sweet, and layered with espresso flavor — but the real secret? The whipped mascarpone topping made with Lifeway Organic Plain Kefir. It gives that subtle tang that makes it actually taste like tiramisu (not just sweet toast), while keeping the cream light and silky instead of heavy.

Perfect for Valentine’s morning, Galentine’s brunch, or honestly just when you want something special on a random Sunday.

Serves 2 (but you may want it all to yourself).

Ingredients

For the French Toast

• 4 slices brioche bread

• 2 eggs

• 2 shots espresso

• ½ teaspoon sugar

• Butter, for the pan

For the Tiramisu Cream Topping

• ½ container mascarpone cheese

• ⅓ cup heavy cream

• 4 tablespoons Lifeway Organic Plain Kefir

• ¼ cup powdered sugar

• Dash of vanilla extract

If the cream feels too thin, add a little more powdered sugar until it thickens to your liking.

Coffee Drizzle

• 1 shot espresso, cooled

• 4 tablespoons heavy cream

• ½ tablespoon sugar

To Finish

• Valentine’s sprinkles

• Cocoa powder for dusting

How to Make It

1. Make the Espresso Soak

In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, espresso, and sugar until fully combined.

Dip each slice of brioche into the mixture, letting it soak for a few seconds per side so it absorbs flavor without getting soggy.

2. Cook the French Toast

Heat butter in a pan over medium heat.

Cook each slice for about 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and lightly crisp on the outside but soft in the center. Set aside while you make the cream.

3. Make the Tiramisu Cream

In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone, heavy cream, Lifeway kefir, powdered sugar, and vanilla.

Whisk (or use a hand mixer) until smooth and fluffy. You’re looking for a thick, spreadable consistency. If it’s too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar and whip again.

The kefir is the magic here — it adds that slight tang and depth that mimics traditional tiramisu flavor while keeping everything light.

4. Make the Coffee Drizzle

In a small bowl, whisk together the cooled espresso, heavy cream, and sugar until smooth and slightly thickened. Adjust sweetness or cream to reach your desired drizzle consistency.

Assemble

Stack or layer the French toast.

Spread or dollop generously with the tiramisu cream. Drizzle with the coffee sauce and cocoa dusting. Finish with festive Valentine’s sprinkles.

Serve immediately while warm and soft.

Why the Kefir Makes This Better

Lifeway Organic Plain Kefir adds:

• A subtle tang that balances the sweetness

• Extra creaminess without heaviness

• That authentic tiramisu depth

It turns this from “sweet brunch toast” into something that actually tastes like dessert-meets-coffeehouse magic.

This is the kind of breakfast that feels fancy but takes less than 20 minutes. Cozy, caffeinated, and just romantic enough.

If you make this, tag @whatrobineats — I need to see your Valentine’s stacks!

Valentine’s Tiramisu French Toast

Espresso-soaked brioche cooked until golden, then topped with a fluffy mascarpone cream made with Lifeway Organic Plain Kefir for that classic tiramisu tang. Finished with a creamy coffee drizzle and festive sprinkles, this cozy Valentine’s brunch serves two and comes together in under 20 minutes. 

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Servings 2 servings

Ingredients

  

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for the french toast

• 4 slices brioche bread
• 2 eggs
• 2 shots espresso
• 1/2 tbsp sugar of choice
• butter for pan

for the tiramisu cream topping

• 1/2 container mascarpone cheese
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 4 tbsp lifeway organic plain kefir
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• dash of vanilla extract

coffee drizzle

• 1 shot espresso, cooled
• 4 tbsp heavy cream
• 1/2 tbsp sugar of choice

toppings

• cocoa powder dusting
• valentines sprinkles

Instructions

 

• Make the Espresso Soak

  In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, espresso, and sugar until fully combined.

  Dip each slice of brioche into the mixture, letting it soak for a few seconds per side so it absorbs flavor without getting soggy.

• Cook the French Toast

  Heat butter in a pan over medium heat.

  Cook each slice for about 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and lightly crisp on the outside but soft in the center. Set aside while you make the cream.

• Make the Tiramisu Cream

  In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone, heavy cream, Lifeway kefir, powdered sugar, and vanilla.

  Whisk (or use a hand mixer) until smooth and fluffy. You’re looking for a thick, spreadable consistency. If it’s too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar and whip again.

  The kefir is the magic here — it adds that slight tang and depth that mimics traditional tiramisu flavor while keeping everything light.

• Make the Coffee Drizzle

  In a small bowl, whisk together the cooled espresso, heavy cream, and sugar until smooth and slightly thickened. Adjust sweetness or cream to reach your desired drizzle consistency.

• Assemble

  Stack or layer the French toast.

  Spread or dollop generously with the tiramisu cream. Drizzle with the coffee sauce and dusting of cocoa powder. Finish with festive Valentine’s sprinkles.

  Serve immediately while warm and soft.

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