Description
A delicious and indulgent breakfast treat featuring thick slices of brioche or challah bread stuffed with a creamy strawberry cheesecake filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick slices of brioche or challah bread (Texas toast works too)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or heavy cream for extra richness)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp butter (for cooking)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Whipped cream
- Maple syrup or strawberry syrup
- Extra fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in diced strawberries and set aside.
- Prepare the French Toast Batter: In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar until well combined.
- Assemble the Stuffed French Toast: Spread 2 tbsp of cheesecake filling onto one side of a bread slice. Place another slice on top to make a sandwich. Press gently to seal the edges. Repeat for remaining slices.
- Cook the French Toast: Heat butter in a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Dip each stuffed sandwich into the egg mixture, coating both sides evenly. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve & Enjoy: Dust with powdered sugar and top with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and syrup. Serve warm and enjoy the gooey cheesecake filling!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of whole milk.
- Feel free to add more strawberries to the filling for extra fruitiness.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick breakfast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed French toast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg