Description
Wake up to a warm embrace of flavors with this stuffed French toast recipe. Crispy on the outside and filled with a creamy, sweet delight, each bite is drizzled with syrupy goodness. Perfect for lazy mornings or special gatherings, this dish transforms breakfast into a delicious adventure that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices brioche or challah bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup fruit preserves (like strawberry or raspberry)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for frying)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling by mixing softened cream cheese and fruit preserves in a medium bowl until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until frothy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture between two slices of bread to create a sandwich.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, coating both sides.
- Fry each sandwich for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup and fresh berries on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: For added richness, use day-old bread for better absorption of the egg mixture. Experiment with different fillings like Nutella or seasonal fruits for new flavors.