Description
Experience the ultimate breakfast treat with our Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast! This dish features soft, thick slices of bread filled with a delectable mixture of creamy cheese and fresh strawberries, all topped with a drizzle of maple syrup. Perfect for brunch gatherings or cozy mornings at home, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick slices of Challah or brioche bread
- 4 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup (plus more for serving)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with chopped strawberries and a sprinkle of sugar until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until frothy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture between two slices of bread to create sandwiches.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat until sizzling.
- Quickly dip each sandwich in the egg mixture on both sides and place in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve warm, drizzled with maple syrup and garnished with extra strawberries if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (204g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 155mg