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With rave reviews, this strawberry cheesecake-stuffed French toast is guaranteed to be a delicious twist on a breakfast classic. It takes thick slices of brioche and stuffs them with a simple cheesecake filling, making for one (or many) heavenly bite. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep work, it’s an easy idea that doubles as a showstopper.
save this recipe!Coming at you with a delicious breakfast idea from the Live Eat Learn archives – strawberry cheesecake stuffed French toast!
I’ve been making some form of this stuffed French toast for years, and figured it was time to reshoot it and bump it to the top of the blog for your eating pleasure.
This recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet and creamy flavors, wrapped in thick slices of brioche bread. With a luscious strawberry-cream cheese filling, each bite is delicious. Easy to make and sure to impress, this French toast is a delightful way to start your day. Let’s cook!
Reader rating
“This is a great recipe! Was able to use up some brioche bread we’ve had in the freezer since the holidays. We used freeze dried strawberries. So good.” —Maggie
Here’s What You’ll Need
This recipe has just a handful of easy-to-find ingredients and is customizable to whatever you might have on hand! Jump to the recipe card for the full quantities.
- Brioche: We use brioche bread for its soft and slightly sweet flavor. It’s the elite way to make French toast!
- Strawberries: Fresh works best because frozen releases too much liquid. Feel free to use any berry here!
- Cream Cheese: Be sure to let it come to room temperature first, which helps it blend into the cheesecake filling (without the need for electric beaters).
- Powdered Sugar: The powdered sugar adds a touch of sweetness and helps balance the strawberries’ tartness.
- Eggs: Eggs serve as a binding agent in the egg mixture, giving the French toast a light and fluffy texture when cooked.
- Milk: Feel free to use any milk you like. I use whole milk!
- Vanilla Extract: Pure extract always has the best flavor or vanilla bean paste.
- Cinnamon: Cinnamon provides a subtle hint of warmth and spice, complementing the sweetness of the French toast.
my favorite bread for french toast
If brioche bread is not available, you can try using another bread for French toast:
Challah: Challah bread is similar to brioche in its rich and buttery texture, making it an excellent alternative for French toast.
Texas Toast: Texas toast is a thick-sliced bread that works well for French toast. Its sturdy structure allows it to absorb the egg mixture without becoming too soggy.
French Baguette: A fresh or slightly stale French baguette can be sliced into thick pieces and used for French toast. It offers a crispy exterior and a soft interior.
How To Make Stuffed French Toast
Making this stuffed French toast is pretty easy once you have all your components stirred together! Jump to the recipe card for the full instructions.
Step 1: Cheesecake Filling
In this step, we prepare a luscious strawberry cream cheese filling for our French toast. Be sure to use room temperature cream cheese to ensure easy mixing and a smooth consistency.
Step 2: Egg Mixture
The egg mixture is a crucial component of French toast, providing richness and helping to create that golden and crispy exterior. Make sure to fully whisk the ingredients together to ensure an even distribution of flavors.
Step 3: Slice
To create the perfect French toast, we start by slicing the brioche loaf into thick slices, approximately 1½ inches thick. The thickness of the slices allows for easier stuffing!
Step 4: Stuff
Gently spoon the strawberry cream cheese filling into the pockets of the bread slices. Take care not to poke a hole in the bread while stuffing!
Step 5: Soak
Working in batches, transfer each stuffed slice to the egg mixture, allowing the bread to soak up the flavors and moisture. Be sure to flip the slices to ensure even soaking on both sides.
Step 6: Cook
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook each slice until lightly browned on both sides. The cooking process allows the egg mixture to set and creates a crispy exterior while keeping the inside soft and creamy.
Step 7: Serve
Enjoy the warm French toast with maple syrup, whipped cream, honey, or fresh fruit.
Storage
While it’s best to enjoy the French toast immediately after cooking, you can prepare the filling and egg mixture in advance. In the morning, stuff the bread and dip it in the egg mixture, then cook as directed. If you have leftovers, keep them in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 1 day – they start to get soggy on day 2.
Can I freeze leftovers?
It’s not recommended to freeze the cooked French toast as it may become soggy when thawed. It’s best to enjoy it fresh, but you can refrigerate any leftovers and reheat them in an air fryer or skillet for a quick breakfast the next day!
An Epic Breakfast Menu
Include this stuffed French toast in an epic breakfast or brunch. Here’s the game plan:
- Savory Option: Sheet Pan Eggs or Carrot Lox
- Coffee Option: Frosty Coffee Smoothie or Classic Cold Brew
- Smoothie Option: Mango Smoothie or Kale Smoothie
Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast
Ingredients
- 1 loaf brioche
- 1 cup chopped strawberries, 200 g
- 1 8-oz package cream cheese, room temperature, 226 g
- ¼ cup powdered sugar, 25 g
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk, 236 mL
- 1 tsp vanilla extract, 5 mL
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Filling: Mix together the strawberries, cream cheese, and powdered sugar.
- Egg: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon.
- Slice: Slice brioche loaf into 7 or 8 slices, each about 1½ inches thick. Cut a slit in one side of the each slice of bread to form a pocket.
- Stuff: Gently spoon the cheesecake mixture evenly into the bread pockets, being careful not to poke a hole in the bread.
- Soak: Working in batches, transfer each stuffed slice to the egg mixture, letting each side of the bread soak up the egg.
- Cook: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, cook each slice until lightly browned on both sides, about 5 minutes.
- Serve: Serve warm, topped with maple syrup, whipped cream, honey, or fresh fruit!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information calculated by Sarah Bond, degreed nutritionist.
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Dynamite recipe. Everyone loved it. Super easy and had stuffing made in advance. Thank you!
I’m so happy to hear it, Dan! 😀
This is a great recipe! Was able to use up some brioche bread we’ve had in the freezer since the holidays. We used freeze dried strawberries. So Good.
I’m so happy to hear it was a hit, Maggie! Enjoy!!
Could the stuffed French toast be baked in the oven rather than on the stove top?
I think that would work! I’d love to hear how it goes if you try it out!
A delicious way to serve French toast! It feels very indulgent, so it’s perfect for a weekend brunch. My whole family loves it with either strawberries or raspberries.
I’m so thrilled to hear you loved it, Maria! Happy eating! 😀
Do you think it would work to substitute mascarpone for the cream cheese?