Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast
A cozy, custardy French toast filled with sweet cream cheese and juicy strawberries, perfect for brunch or a special breakfast.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 slices Bread, thick sliced Brioche, challah, or thick sandwich bread.
- 6 to 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened Soften before using.
- 1 to 1.5 cups Strawberries, chopped Fresh preferred, but thawed frozen works.
- 2 to 3 tablespoons Powdered sugar For sweetening the filling.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 3 large Eggs
- 3/4 cup Milk or half and half
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 pinch Salt Helps to enhance sweetness.
- to taste Butter For frying.
Optional Toppings
- to taste Maple syrup
- to taste Extra strawberries
- to taste Whipped cream
- to taste Powdered sugar
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in chopped strawberries, reserving some chunks for texture.
- Lay out 4 slices of bread, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on them, and top with the remaining bread slices. Press gently.
Custard Mixture
- In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
Frying
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little butter.
- Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture briefly and let excess drip off.
- Cook each stuffed sandwich for about 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown. Adjust heat if browning too quickly.
Serving
- Slice sandwiches in half diagonally and top with syrup, powdered sugar, and extra strawberries.
Notes
Do not overstuff to prevent filling from oozing out. Keep cooked pieces warm in the oven if making multiple batches.