Description
Indulge in Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast, a delightful breakfast that combines rich cream cheese and fresh strawberries between golden-brown slices of bread. Perfect for brunch or a cozy morning treat, this dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a symphony of sweet and creamy flavors. Elevate your breakfast game with this simple yet impressive recipe that’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices brioche or challah bread
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Butter for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare the filling by mixing softened cream cheese with sliced strawberries, sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Assemble the toast by spreading the cream cheese mixture on one slice of bread and topping it with another slice to create a sandwich.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt in a shallow bowl.
- Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture on both sides without soaking through.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and melt butter. Cook each sandwich for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm with maple syrup or powdered sugar dusting and extra strawberries as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (170g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 150mg