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Stuffed french toast with strawberries.
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Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast

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.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfasts, Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Diet: Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Low Salt, Vegetarian
Keyword: cheesecake french toast, strawberry french toast, strawberry stuffed french toast, stuffed French toast
Diet: Vegetarian
Occasion: 4th of July, Birthdays, Christmas, Easter, Valentine's Day
Time: 30 minutes or less, 45 minutes or less
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Sarah Bond

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.
    Strawberry cheesecake filling in a bowl.
  • Egg: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon.
    French toast eggs in a bowl.
  • 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.
    Slicing brioche bread.
  • Stuff: Gently spoon the cheesecake mixture evenly into the bread pockets, being careful not to poke a hole in the bread.
    Stuffing brioche bread with cheesecake.
  • Soak: Working in batches, transfer each stuffed slice to the egg mixture, letting each side of the bread soak up the egg.
    Soaking bread in eggs for french toast.
  • Cook: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, cook each slice until lightly browned on both sides, about 5 minutes.
    Cooking french toast in a pan.
  • Serve: Serve warm, topped with maple syrup, whipped cream, honey, or fresh fruit!
    Stuffed french toast with strawberries.

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Notes

Can I use frozen strawberries instead of fresh ones?
Yes, you can use frozen strawberries for the filling. Thaw them beforehand and chop them into small pieces before mixing with the cream cheese and powdered sugar.
Can I use a different fruit for the filling?
Absolutely! While the recipe calls for strawberries, you can experiment with other fruits such as blueberries, raspberries, or diced peaches. Choose your favorite fruit or create delicious combinations to suit your taste.
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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 27.8g | Protein: 9.5g | Fat: 22.8g | Saturated Fat: 7.3g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 129mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6.2g | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg
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