Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast
Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast is a delightful breakfast treat that transforms ordinary mornings into extraordinary experiences. With luscious cream cheese and fresh strawberries nestled between thick slices of buttery brioche, this indulgent dish is perfect for brunch gatherings or cozy family breakfasts. Easy to make and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress your loved ones with every sweet, creamy bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices brioche or challah bread
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Maple syrup for drizzling
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with chopped strawberries and 1 tsp vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, and remaining vanilla extract.
- Spread the cream cheese filling between two slices of bread to create sandwiches.
- Dip each sandwich briefly in the egg mixture to coat both sides.
- Cook in a preheated skillet with melted butter until golden brown on both sides (about 3 minutes each).
- Serve warm topped with fresh strawberries and maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: - Use day-old bread for better absorption of the egg mixture. - Substitute strawberries with blueberries or raspberries for a twist. - Assemble sandwiches ahead of time and refrigerate overnight; cook in the morning for convenience.