Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast Recipe

Name: Wayfare Taverns Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast Recipe
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 slices Brioche bread; 8 oz Cream cheese; 1 cup Powdered sugar; 1 tsp Vanilla extract; 4 large Eggs; 1 cup Milk; 1 tsp Ground cinnamon; 1 tsp Vanilla extract; 1 pinch Salt; 2 cups Strawberries; 1 cup Almonds, sliced; 2 tbs Butter; 1 tbs Sugar; 1 cup Heavy cream; 2 tbs Powdered sugar (for chantilly)

Inspired by Wayfare Tavern

Time45m

Serves4

brioche. cream cheese chantilly, candied almond

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Ingredients

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Bread

8 slices Brioche bread

Cheesecake Filling

8 oz Cream cheese

1 cup Powdered sugar

1 tsp Watkins vanilla extract

Batter

4 large Eggs

1 cup Milk

1 tsp Ground cinnamon

1 tsp Watkins vanilla extract

1 pinch Celtic sea salt

Toppings

2 cups Strawberries

1 cup Almonds, sliced

2 tbs Butter

1 tbs sugar

1 cup Heavy cream

2 tbs Powdered sugar (for chantilly)

Method

Prepare Cheesecake Filling

Mix the Cheesecake Filling

In a bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

Prepare Batter

Whisk the Batter

In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.

Prepare Toppings

Candy the Almonds

In a small pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced almonds and sugar, stirring until the almonds are golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.

Prepare Strawberries

Wash and slice the strawberries. Set aside.

Make Chantilly Cream

In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Set aside.

Assemble and Cook French Toast

Assemble French Toast

Dip each slice of brioche in the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated. Place a dollop of cheesecake filling between two slices of brioche to create a sandwich.

Cook the French Toast

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the assembled French toast sandwiches for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Serve

Plate and Serve

Serve the French toast topped with sliced strawberries, candied almonds, and a generous dollop of chantilly cream.