Description
Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast is a decadent breakfast delight that transforms ordinary mornings into extraordinary experiences. Imagine thick slices of brioche or challah, perfectly toasted to golden-brown perfection, enveloping a rich cream cheese filling. Enhanced with hints of vanilla and cinnamon, each bite melts in your mouth, making it an irresistible choice for lazy weekends and special celebrations alike. Serve this indulgent treat with fresh berries and warm maple syrup for a burst of flavor that balances the creamy sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick slices of brioche or challah bread
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Optional toppings: fresh berries, maple syrup, whipped cream
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture between two slices of bread to form a sandwich.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla until well combined.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Dip each stuffed sandwich into the egg mixture briefly and place on the skillet.
- Cook until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Serve immediately with powdered sugar and your choice of toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed French toast slice (130g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 135mg