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Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast

JE
Jennifer

Cuisine: American
Categories: Breakfast & Eggs

Recipe Source: Kelly Senyei

Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast is a decadent and indulgent breakfast or brunch dish that combines the flavors of creamy cheesecake and sweet strawberries with the comforting texture of French toast. Imagine thick slices of bread filled with a luscious strawberry cheesecake mixture, dipped in a rich custard batter, and cooked to golden perfection. The result is a warm, fluffy French toast with a creamy, fruity center that's bursting with flavor. Topped with fresh strawberries, a dusting of powdered sugar, and a drizzle of maple syrup, this dish is a delightful way to start your day or impress your brunch guests.

Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast
strawberries

Difficulty: EASY

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Serving Size: 4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 8 (1-inch thick) slices bread
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temp
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 cups diced strawberries, divided
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • Unsalted butter, for cooking
  • Maple syrup, for serving

Directions:

  1. Cut a wide pocket into each slice of bread without cutting all the way through the bread.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the cream cheese, vanilla extract, lemon juice, lemon zest and 1/2 cup diced strawberries until well combined, about 2 minutes.
  3. Slather a portion of the cream cheese mixture inside each bread pocket and press each bread pocket closed.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, cinnamon and sugar.
  5. Place a large pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter. Once the butter has melted, dip each stuffed slice of toast into the egg mixture on all sides and shake off any excess. Place the bread immediately into the pan and cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Flip once and continue cooking until golden, about 2 minutes. Repeat the coating the cooking process with the remaining slices of bread. (Do not overcrowd the pan.)
  6. Serve the French toast immediately topped with maple syrup and the remaining diced strawberries.