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Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast Recipe

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Delight in this luscious Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast, a perfect breakfast or brunch treat. Thick slices of bread are filled with a sweet and creamy mixture of cream cheese and strawberries, dipped in an egg mixture, coated with a cinnamon-sugar breadcrumb blend, and pan-fried to a golden crisp for an irresistible combination of flavors and textures.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Filling

  • 4 heaping tablespoons cream cheese (use low fat if desired)
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey or powdered sugar)
  • 8 strawberries (hulled and sliced)

Batter & Coating

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons bread crumbs (divided)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (divided)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (divided)

Bread

  • 8 slices stale bread (challah, brioche, or thick whole wheat toast all work!)

Cooking

  • 4 teaspoons oil (or butter, divided use)

Optional for Serving

  • Additional strawberries
  • Syrup (maple syrup or honey)

Instructions

  1. Prep: Mix the cream cheese with your choice of sweetener (maple syrup, honey, or powdered sugar) in a bowl and set aside. In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and milk. On a large plate, combine 2 tablespoons bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon to create the coating mixture.
  2. Assemble French Toast: Spread 1/4 of the cream cheese mixture evenly onto a slice of bread. Top this with two sliced strawberries, then cover with a second slice of bread to form a sandwich.
  3. Coating: Dip the sandwich first into the egg mixture, ensuring it is fully coated, then press it into the breadcrumb mixture to coat evenly on all sides.
  4. Finish Assembling: Repeat the filling and coating steps with the remaining bread slices and ingredients. Halfway through, wipe the breadcrumb plate clean and mix the remaining bread crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon for the last French toast sandwiches to ensure a fresh coating.
  5. Cook: Heat 1 teaspoon of oil or butter in a large non-stick frying pan or griddle over medium-high heat. Place each sandwich in the pan and cook until golden brown and crunchy on one side, gently pressing on the edges to seal the sandwich without squeezing the middle. Flip and cook the other side until equally golden. Repeat for all sandwiches, adding more oil or butter as needed.
  6. Serve: Serve the French toast immediately, garnished with additional fresh strawberries and drizzled with syrup if desired for extra sweetness.

Notes

  • Use stale bread for best absorption; thick slices like challah or brioche work especially well for a rich, tender French toast.
  • Be gentle when pressing the edges to seal the sandwiches to avoid squishing the filling out.
  • You can substitute maple syrup with honey or powdered sugar for the filling according to your preference.
  • For a lighter option, use low-fat cream cheese and reduce sugar in the coating mix.
  • Serve immediately for the crispiest texture; leftovers can be reheated gently in a skillet or oven.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://monicarecipes.com/strawberry-cream-cheese-stuffed-french-toast-recipe/