Description
Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast is a breakfast delight that elevates your morning routine. Imagine buttery brioche slices enveloping a creamy strawberry filling, all perfectly cooked to golden perfection. Drizzled with rich maple syrup and garnished with fresh strawberries, this dish transforms any meal into a gourmet experience. Perfect for brunch gatherings or cozy weekends at home, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices brioche bread
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Maple syrup for serving
- Optional: vanilla extract, additional strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Mix diced strawberries and softened cream cheese in a bowl until well combined.
- Create the Egg Mixture: Whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon (and vanilla if using) in another bowl until frothy.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread the strawberry cream cheese filling between two slices of brioche bread and press lightly.
- Cook: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat with a pat of butter. Cook each sandwich for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve: Drizzle with maple syrup and garnish with extra strawberries or whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed French toast (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Use day-old brioche for better absorption of the egg mixture without sogginess. Feel free to substitute strawberries with blueberries or bananas for variations. Consider adding powdered sugar to the filling for extra sweetness.