Description
Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast is a delightful breakfast that combines fluffy bread with creamy, sweet filling. Perfect for brunch or a cozy family breakfast, this dish envelops you in warmth and nostalgia. With juicy strawberries and rich cream cheese, each bite is an indulgent treat that will make your mornings memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick slices of brioche or challah bread
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Powdered sugar (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: Mix softened cream cheese and chopped strawberries in a bowl until combined but chunky.
- Create the egg mixture: In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Spread the strawberry-cream cheese mixture between two slices of bread and press gently to seal.
- Heat the pan: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the French toast: Place stuffed sandwiches in the skillet; cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve warm: Dust with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup or extra strawberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 140g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 120mg