Description
Indulge in this decadent Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast, perfect for a special breakfast or brunch. The creamy filling paired with fresh strawberries and golden-brown toast creates a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Fresh Strawberries, diced
- 8 slices thick-cut Bread (Brioche, Challah, or Texas Toast)
- 4 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Milk (whole or half-and-half)
- 1/4 cup Heavy Cream (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg (optional)
- Pinch of Salt
- Butter for cooking
- Powdered Sugar, Maple Syrup, Fresh Strawberries, Whipped Cream, Chocolate Syrup (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in diced strawberries.
- Spread filling between two slices of bread to make a sandwich.
- Whisk eggs, milk, heavy cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
- Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, coating both sides.
- Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Cook sandwiches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup, fresh strawberries, whipped cream, or chocolate syrup if desired.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for better texture.
- Adjust sugar to taste.
- For extra richness, add heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
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