Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast—a breakfast masterpiece that combines sweet, ripe strawberries and rich cream cheese nestled between thick slices of buttery bread. This easy-to-make dish transforms any brunch into a gourmet experience, leaving your guests asking for seconds. Perfect for lazy weekends or festive gatherings, it’s a crowd-pleaser that will surely impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices thick-cut brioche or challah bread
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (for serving)
- Butter (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix softened cream cheese with sliced strawberries until well combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture between two slices of bread to form a sandwich.
- Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture for about 10 seconds until soaked but not falling apart.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook sandwiches until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes each).
- Serve hot with a drizzle of maple syrup and extra strawberries if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed French toast (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg