Description
Decadent Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast marries creamy cheesecake filling with golden-brown bread, creating a luxurious breakfast experience. Silky strawberry layers and crisp edges promise a memorable morning indulgence you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Filling:
- 4 thick slices of brioche or challah bread
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup fresh strawberries, diced
Wet Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk (or heavy cream)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Cooking and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Whipped cream
- Maple syrup or strawberry syrup
- Extra fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Whip the cream cheese mixture until uniformly silky, blending powdered sugar and vanilla extract to create a luscious, velvety filling.
- Gently incorporate diced strawberries into the cream cheese blend, ensuring even distribution for a burst of fruity flavor in every bite.
- Carefully slice bread, creating a delicate pocket within each piece without piercing through the exterior.
- Generously pipe the strawberry-infused cream cheese mixture into the bread’s interior, allowing the filling to nestle comfortably without overflowing.
- Prepare an egg wash by whisking eggs with milk, creating a rich, golden coating that will transform the stuffed bread.
- Delicately dip each stuffed bread slice into the egg mixture, ensuring complete coverage while maintaining the structural integrity of the filling.
- Heat a skillet with butter, allowing it to melt and create a golden, crisp exterior when the toast makes contact.
- Cook the french toast until each side achieves a deep, caramel-like bronze color, signaling a perfectly crisp and creamy interior.
- Transfer to serving plates, garnishing with additional fresh strawberry slices and a light dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
- Serve immediately while the toast remains warm and the cream cheese filling maintains its luxurious, smooth consistency.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese completely at room temperature to ensure a silky, lump-free filling that spreads easily between bread slices.
- Choose thick-cut, day-old bread like brioche or challah for maximum absorption and a luxurious, custardy texture when soaking.
- Dice strawberries small and pat them dry to prevent excess moisture from making the filling runny or soggy.
- Dust with extra powdered sugar or drizzle with warm maple syrup just before serving to enhance the sweet, fruity profile of this decadent breakfast treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg