Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast Recipe
French toast stuffed with strawberry cream cheese, topped with berry compote and maple syrup.
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Ingredients
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General
Strawberry Cream Cheese Filling
French Toast
Berry Compote
Method
Strawberry Cream Cheese Filling
Make the filling
In a medium mixing bowl, combine 4 ounces of softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Stir in 1/2 cup of finely chopped fresh strawberries. Set aside.
Berry Compote
Cook the compote
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of mixed berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries), 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the berries break down and the mixture thickens slightly, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
French Toast Batter
Prepare the batter
In a shallow dish, whisk together 3 large eggs, 1/2 cup of milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon until well combined.
Stuffed French Toast Assembly & Cooking
Assemble the stuffed toast
Spread a generous amount of the strawberry cream cheese filling on one side of a thick slice of bread (such as brioche or Texas toast, about 1-inch thick). Top with another slice to make a sandwich. Repeat for remaining slices.
Dip and cook the toast
Dip each assembled sandwich into the egg batter, coating both sides evenly. Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the stuffed French toast and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with all sandwiches, adding more butter as needed.
Serving
Serve the French toast
Place the stuffed French toast on individual serving plates. Spoon warm berry compote over the top and drizzle with maple syrup. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh berries.