Description
Strawberry cheesecake stuffed french toast blends creamy cheesecake filling with classic french toast. Rich layers of sweet strawberries and cream cheese create a luxurious breakfast experience you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick slices of brioche or challah bread
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml/4 fl oz) whole milk
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsps powdered sugar
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Whipped cream
- Maple syrup or strawberry syrup
- Extra fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Mixture Preparation: Whip cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until achieving a silky, uniform consistency, then gently fold in diced strawberries to create a vibrant filling.
- Bread Preparation: Create a pocket in each bread slice by cutting diagonally, carefully stuffing with the strawberry cream cheese mixture without overfilling.
- Egg Coating: Whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon, and salt into a smooth batter, then delicately dip each stuffed bread slice, ensuring complete yet gentle coverage.
- Cooking Process: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, carefully place coated bread slices, and cook until each side transforms into a rich, golden-brown exterior.
- Serving Presentation: Transfer French toast to elegant plates, adorn with fresh strawberry slices and a delicate sprinkle of powdered sugar, serving immediately to preserve the warm, creamy texture.
Notes
- Prevent Soggy Bread: Pat bread slices dry before stuffing to ensure crisp texture and better absorption of egg mixture.
- Slice Technique: Use thick, day-old bread like brioche or challah for more stable pockets and richer flavor profile.
- Temperature Control: Maintain medium-low heat while cooking to achieve golden-brown exterior without burning the delicate filling.
- Filling Balance: Don’t overstuff bread pockets; leave slight room for cream cheese mixture to prevent leaking during cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg