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Decadent Cream Cheese and Strawberry Stuffed French Toast

Two halves of golden brown stuffed french toast overflowing with cream cheese filling and fresh strawberries, dusted with powdered sugar.
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Make this indulgent stuffed french toast recipe featuring a sweet, creamy center of cream cheese and fresh strawberries. It is a perfect, easy gourmet breakfast for your next special occasion brunch.

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 yolk
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, thinly sliced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons butter, for cooking
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting
  • Maple syrup, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the sliced strawberries. This is your creamy center filling.
  2. Take four slices of bread. Spread half of the cream cheese and strawberry mixture evenly over one side of each of these four slices.
  3. Place the remaining four slices of bread on top of the filling to create four sandwiches. Press the edges gently to seal the filling inside.
  4. In a shallow dish, whisk together the 2 large eggs, milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined. This is your egg batter.
  5. Dip each stuffed sandwich into the egg batter, turning to coat both sides completely. Do not let the bread soak too long, as it will become soggy.
  6. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
  7. Cook the stuffed french toast for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and the filling is warm. Add more butter as needed between batches.
  8. Slice the stuffed french toast in half diagonally. Dust generously with powdered sugar and serve immediately with maple syrup.

Notes

  • For a make-ahead option, assemble the sandwiches the night before, cover them tightly, and refrigerate. Add 1-2 minutes to the cooking time if cooking directly from the refrigerator.
  • Use high-quality, thick bread like brioche or challah; this prevents the bread from tearing when stuffing and results in a fluffier texture.
  • If you prefer a blueberry cheesecake french toast, substitute the strawberries with 1 cup of fresh blueberries mixed into the cream cheese filling.

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