Description
Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast is a delightful breakfast treat that combines fluffy challah bread with a rich cream cheese and fresh strawberry filling. This indulgent dish is perfect for brunch gatherings or special occasions, offering a warm, comforting flavor that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With simple preparation and stunning presentation, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices challah bread
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Slice challah bread into 1-inch thick pieces.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese with sliced strawberries until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture on one slice of bread and top with another slice to create a sandwich. Repeat with remaining slices.
- Dip each stuffed sandwich into the egg mixture for about 30 seconds per side.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook each stuffed toast for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 120mg