Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast
This delightful breakfast features thick slices of brioche or challah bread stuffed with a rich cheesecake filling, topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the French Toast
- 8 slices Brioche or Challah Bread Thick slices are best.
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 cup Whole Milk Use heavy cream for a richer taste.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 2 tablespoon Sugar
- 2 tablespoon Butter For cooking.
For the Filling
- 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened.
- ¼ cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 cup Fresh Strawberries Diced.
- ¼ cup Powdered Sugar For dusting.
- 1 cup Whipped Cream
- ¼ cup Maple Syrup or Strawberry Syrup For drizzling.
- ½ cup Extra Fresh Strawberries For garnish.
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sugar to create the batter.
- In another bowl, mix softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in diced strawberries.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture between two slices of bread to make a sandwich.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Dip each sandwich in the batter, coating both sides, then cook until golden brown.
- Serve with whipped cream, a drizzle of syrup, and extra strawberries on top.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider using heavy cream instead of whole milk. Adjust the amount of strawberries based on your preference.