Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast
A delightful and indulgent breakfast featuring thick bread stuffed with a creamy cheesecake filling and fresh strawberries, all cooked to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices of thick bread (Texas Toast or Brioche)
- 1 cup of cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup of powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 cup of fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon of butter for cooking
- Maple syrup for serving
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the filling by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Assemble the stuffed toast by spreading cream cheese mixture on one slice of bread, adding strawberries, and topping with another slice.
- Make the egg wash by whisking eggs, milk, and cinnamon in a shallow dish.
- Cook the French toast in a skillet with melted butter, 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with maple syrup.
Notes
For best results, use day-old bread and ensure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps. Adjust heat for perfect browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 100mg