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Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast

Decadent brioche french toast stuffed with a sweet and creamy cheesecake filling, topped with fresh strawberries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.33 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp lemon juice optional
French Toast
  • 8 slices brioche or thick bread
  • 4 eggs large
  • 0.75 cup whole milk
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp butter for frying
Toppings
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar for dusting
  • 0.25 cup maple syrup warmed

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Skillet or Griddle
  • Whisk
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice until smooth.
  2. Spread the cream cheese mixture onto the center of 4 slices of bread. Top with remaining bread slices to make sandwiches.
  3. In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture for 5-10 seconds per side, allowing excess to drip off.
  6. Place in hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Serve immediately topped with strawberries, powdered sugar, and warm syrup.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps.