Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Stuffed French Toast, a perfect blend of creamy, fruity filling enveloped in soft, golden-brown brioche. This dish is not only visually appealing but also incredibly satisfying, making it an ideal choice for special occasions or leisurely weekend breakfasts. With a rich cream cheese and strawberry filling that pairs beautifully with cinnamon-spiced bread, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike. Quick to prepare in under 20 minutes, it’s a fantastic option for busy mornings and will surely become a breakfast staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup strawberries, diced (plus more for serving)
- 1 cup milk
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 12 slices brioche bread
- 3 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and diced strawberries until well blended.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture on one side of six slices of brioche and top each with another slice to make sandwiches.
- Melt half a tablespoon of butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture until both sides are coated.
- Cook sandwiches in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Repeat with remaining sandwiches, adding more butter as needed.
- Serve hot with extra strawberries and maple syrup as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed French toast (140g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 145mg