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Cream Cheese and Strawberry Stuffed French Toast

Two halves of golden brown stuffed french toast filled with cream cheese and fresh strawberries.
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Make this decadent Cream Cheese and Strawberry Stuffed French Toast for an impressive brunch centerpiece or a special weekend breakfast treat. You get a crispy exterior with a sweet, creamy filling and fresh berries.

Ingredients

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  • 8 slices thick-cut brioche or challah bread
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter, for cooking
  • Powdered sugar and maple syrup, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. This creates your creamy french toast filling.
  2. Take four slices of bread. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture evenly over one side of each of these four slices.
  3. Arrange the sliced strawberries over the cream cheese layer on those four slices.
  4. Top each filled slice with the remaining four slices of bread, creating four sandwiches. Gently press the edges together to seal the filling inside.
  5. In a shallow dish, whisk together the egg, milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg to create the egg batter.
  6. Dip each stuffed sandwich into the batter, coating both sides quickly. Do not let the bread soak, as this will make it soggy.
  7. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook two sandwiches at a time for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Add more butter as needed between batches.
  8. Slice the stuffed french toast in half diagonally before serving. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately with maple syrup.

Notes

  • For an even richer flavor, use mascarpone cheese instead of cream cheese in the filling.
  • You can prepare the filling and slice the strawberries a day ahead to save time on a busy morning.
  • To achieve a crispier outside, cook the toast slightly longer over medium-low heat.

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