Description
Sweet breakfast bliss meets decadent “strawberry cheesecake stuffed french toast” with creamy cheesecake filling nestled between golden, crisp bread slices. Luxurious morning indulgence promises pure deliciousness you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 thick slices of brioche or challah bread
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) whole milk
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup fresh strawberries, diced
Spices and Sweeteners:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Cooking and Serving Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Whipped cream
- Maple syrup or strawberry syrup
- Extra fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Whip cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently incorporate diced strawberries into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Slice bread diagonally to create triangular pieces, creating a pocket for the filling by carefully cutting midway through each slice.
- Generously stuff each bread pocket with the prepared strawberry cream cheese mixture, ensuring a full but not overfilled texture.
- Prepare egg mixture by whisking eggs, milk, cinnamon, and a hint of salt until thoroughly combined.
- Delicately dip each stuffed bread slice into the egg mixture, allowing each side to absorb the liquid without becoming soggy.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium temperature, creating a golden surface for cooking.
- Carefully place coated bread slices onto the heated skillet, cooking until each side turns a rich, golden-brown color.
- Transfer French toast to serving plates, garnishing with additional fresh strawberry slices and a light dusting of powdered sugar.
- Serve immediately while warm, allowing the creamy filling to remain soft and inviting.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother filling texture.
- Gently fold strawberries into cream cheese mixture to prevent crushing and maintain fruit chunks.
- Choose thick, sturdy bread like brioche or challah to prevent soggy French toast and create a more luxurious eating experience.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese and substitute some powdered sugar with stevia or monk fruit sweetener to reduce calories.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg