Creamy Strawberry Stuffed French Toast
A cozy and indulgent breakfast featuring thick-cut bread stuffed with a silky cream cheese and fresh strawberry filling, soaked in a vanilla-cinnamon custard and cooked to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices brioche or thick-cut white bread (day-old preferred)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, for cooking
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
- Maple syrup, to serve
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese filling by beating 8 oz softened cream cheese with 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy (3-4 minutes with a hand mixer or 5-6 minutes by hand).
- Slice and hull 1 cup of fresh strawberries into thin slices and set aside.
- Make the custard mixture by whisking together 4 large eggs, 1 cup whole milk, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon (if using) until fully combined and slightly frothy.
- Lay out 4 slices of bread on a clean surface. Spread 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture on each slice, then evenly arrange sliced strawberries over the cream cheese. Top with the remaining 4 slices of bread, pressing gently to seal.
- Carefully dip each sandwich into the custard mixture, soaking for about 20-30 seconds per side without letting the bread fall apart.
- Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the soaked sandwiches for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and slightly crisp, adjusting heat as needed.
- Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with maple syrup.
Notes
Use day-old thick-cut bread like brioche or challah for best results. Press sandwiches firmly before soaking to prevent filling leakage. Cook on medium heat to balance crisp exterior and creamy interior. For dairy-free, use plant-based cream cheese and milk alternatives. Frozen strawberries can be used if thawed and drained well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed French toa
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 11
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