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Cream Cheese and Strawberry Stuffed French Toast

Two halves of stuffed french toast filled with creamy white filling and sliced strawberries, dusted with powdered sugar.
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Make this decadent stuffed french toast featuring a sweet, creamy filling and fresh strawberries tucked inside thick bread. This recipe is perfect for an impressive weekend brunch or special morning treat.

Ingredients

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  • 8 slices thick-cut brioche or challah bread
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, finely diced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons butter, for cooking
  • Powdered sugar and maple syrup, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in the diced strawberries. This is your fluffy french toast filling.
  2. Take four slices of bread. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture evenly over one side of each slice. Top each with a second slice of bread, forming four sandwiches. Gently press the edges to seal.
  3. In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg to create the egg batter.
  4. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
  5. Dip each stuffed sandwich into the egg batter, coating both sides quickly. Do not let the bread soak too long.
  6. Place the coated sandwiches on the hot skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and heated through. Add more butter as needed between batches.
  7. Remove the stuffed french toast from the skillet. Slice in half diagonally if desired.
  8. Serve immediately dusted with powdered sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Notes

  • Use thick-cut bread like brioche or Texas toast; thin bread may tear when stuffed.
  • For a cheesecake stuffed french toast variation, use a small amount of lemon zest in the cream cheese filling.
  • You can prepare the filling ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to two days.

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