Jul 13 2026
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Stuffed French Toast Recipe

Inspired by Essex Restaurant
Time45m
Serves4

Challah filled with Cream Cheese & Chocolate Chips Maple Syrup | Blueberry Compote

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Ingredients

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For the Stuffed French Toast

For the Blueberry Compote

For Serving

Method

Prepare the Blueberry Compote

  1. 1

    Cook the Blueberries

    In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the blueberries burst and the mixture thickens slightly, about 10-15 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Prepare the Stuffed French Toast

  1. 2

    Make the Filling

    In a bowl, mix the cream cheese and chocolate chips until well combined.

  2. 3

    Stuff the Bread

    Spread the cream cheese mixture on one side of each slice of challah. Top half of the slices with another slice to create sandwiches.

  3. 4

    Prepare the Egg Mixture

    In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.

  4. 5

    Cook the French Toast

    Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Dip each sandwich in the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Cook each sandwich in the skillet until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Serve

  1. 6

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the stuffed French toast warm, topped with blueberry compote and drizzled with maple syrup.

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