Description
Indulge in this delightful Stuffed Cream Cheese French Toast recipe, featuring thick, fluffy brioche or challah bread stuffed with a smooth, sweetened cream cheese filling. Perfectly dipped in a cinnamon-spiced egg custard and cooked until golden brown, this breakfast treat is wonderfully versatile with options for fresh fruit, chocolate chips, nuts, and more.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 slices of thick bread (brioche or challah recommended)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Butter or oil for cooking
Optional Add-ons
- Fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
- Chocolate chips
- Maple syrup or honey
- Nuts (pecans or walnuts)
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix with a fork or hand mixer until smooth and spreadable but not runny. For a twist, add lemon zest if desired.
- Assemble the French Toast: Spread a generous amount of the cream cheese filling on one side of each bread slice, then top with another slice to make a sandwich. Press gently to seal the filling inside.
- Dip the Bread: Whisk together the eggs, milk, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a shallow dish. Dip each stuffed sandwich into the mixture, coating both sides thoroughly but not soaking too long.
- Cook the Stuffed French Toast: Heat butter or oil in a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the dipped sandwiches in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Cook in batches if needed and keep the cooked ones warm in a low oven.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth mixing.
- Don’t overstuff the sandwiches to avoid leakage.
- Use thick bread slices like brioche or challah for best texture.
- Don’t soak bread too long to prevent sogginess.
- For citrus flavor, add a splash of orange juice to the egg mixture.
- Serve with optional toppings like fresh fruits, syrup, nuts, or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed slices
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
Keywords: Stuffed French Toast, Cream Cheese French Toast, Breakfast Recipe, Brunch, Sweet French Toast
