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Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast

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Indulge in the heavenly Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast, a delightful breakfast treat perfect for brunches or cozy family mornings. This simple recipe features thick slices of brioche or challah bread generously filled with a sweet and creamy strawberry cream cheese filling. Drizzled with syrup or topped with fresh fruit, this dish transforms any ordinary morning into an extraordinary experience that everyone at the table will love.

Ingredients

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  • 8 slices thick brioche or challah bread
  • 8 oz softened cream cheese
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Butter for cooking
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
  • Maple syrup for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and sliced strawberries until well combined to create the filling.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
  3. Spread the strawberry cream cheese filling between two slices of bread to form a sandwich.
  4. Dip each stuffed sandwich into the egg mixture, soaking for about 30 seconds on each side.
  5. Heat butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat; cook sandwiches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  6. Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with syrup if desired.

Nutrition

Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in lemon zest into the cream cheese filling. Feel free to swap strawberries for blueberries or raspberries for a different twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently in an oven or microwave.

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