Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast
A delightful breakfast dish that elevates classic French toast with a sweet and creamy strawberry cream cheese filling, perfect for special occasions or a cozy weekend brunch.
Ingredients
Strawberry Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz whipped cream cheese softened
- 1 cup fresh strawberries diced
- 2 tbsp honey or to taste
French Toast
- 8 slices brioche bread day-old preferred
- 3 large eggs
- 0.5 cup whole milk or heavy cream for richer flavor
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.25 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp butter for cooking
Instructions
Prepare the Filling
- In a medium bowl, mix softened whipped cream cheese with honey until smooth.
- Gently fold in diced strawberries to create an even filling. Adjust sweetness with more honey if needed.
Assemble the French Toast
- Spread a generous layer of the strawberry cream cheese filling on one slice of brioche bread, then top with another slice to make a sandwich. Repeat for remaining slices.
Prepare the Egg Mixture
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
Cook the French Toast
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tbsp of butter.
- Dip each stuffed bread sandwich into the egg mixture, coating both sides for about 5 seconds each. Let excess drip off.
- Place the dipped sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Add more butter as needed for additional batches.
Serve
- Serve warm with toppings like powdered sugar, fresh strawberries, whipped cream, or maple syrup.
Notes
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