Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of fluffy, golden-brown bread filled with a sweet cream cheese and fresh strawberry mixture. This Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast is a showstopper for breakfast or brunch, sure to impress family and friends alike. Perfectly balanced with a hint of cinnamon and topped with your favorite syrup or whipped cream, this dish will make your mornings feel extra special!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick slices brioche or challah bread
- 4 oz softened cream cheese
- 1 cup diced fresh strawberries
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp sugar (optional)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, diced strawberries, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Create Custard: In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon, and sugar until smooth.
- Assemble: Spread the cream cheese filling between two slices of bread to create sandwiches.
- Heat Pan: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook: Dip each sandwich briefly into the custard mixture on both sides and place in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve: Cut sandwiches diagonally and serve warm with additional strawberries, whipped cream, or syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg