Description
Wake up to the irresistible aroma of Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast. This luscious dish combines fluffy bread, creamy cheese, and sweet strawberries for a breakfast that transforms your mornings into magical moments. Perfect for leisurely brunches or special occasions, this recipe is simple to follow and customizable, ensuring everyone at your table will be requesting seconds.
Ingredients
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- 8 slices thick bread (brioche or challah)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix sliced strawberries with a tablespoon of sugar; let sit for 10 minutes.
- Blend softened cream cheese with half the strawberries and 1 tsp vanilla until smooth.
- Assemble sandwiches by spreading cream cheese mixture between two slices of bread.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, and remaining vanilla in another bowl.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; dip each sandwich in egg mixture and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve warm topped with fresh strawberries and maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices (180g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 210mg