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Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast

Decadent thick-cut French toast stuffed with a rich, warm cream cheese filling, cooked to golden brown perfection, and topped with fresh strawberries and maple syrup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

The Bread
  • 8 slices Brioche, Challah, or Texas Toast thick cut, slightly stale
Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz full-fat cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
The Custard
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Cooking and Topping
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter for frying
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries sliced
  • 0.5 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or Griddle
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Piping bag or zip-top bag

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag.
  2. Use a paring knife to carefully cut a pocket into the bottom crust of each thick slice of bread, being careful not to cut all the way through.
  3. Pipe 2-3 tablespoons of the cream cheese filling into the pocket of each slice of bread, pressing gently to distribute.
  4. In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, cinnamon, and remaining 1 tsp vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Melt butter in a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
  6. Dip each stuffed slice of bread into the egg mixture for about 10-15 seconds per side. Do not over-soak.
  7. Place the soaked bread into the skillet and cook slowly for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
  8. Serve immediately topped with fresh sliced strawberries, a dusting of powdered sugar, and warm maple syrup.

Notes

If your bread is not thick enough to cut a pocket, simply spread the filling between two thinner slices to make a sandwich before dipping.