Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast, a luxurious breakfast treat that combines the creamy essence of cheesecake with the classic comfort of French toast. Perfect for special occasions or weekend brunches, this dish is sure to impress family and friends with its rich taste and beautiful presentation. The stuffed bread, filled with a sweet cream cheese mixture and topped with homemade strawberry syrup, creates an unforgettable dining experience that’s easy to prepare yet looks gourmet.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (mashed)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3/4 cup sugar (divided)
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch cinnamon
- 1 tsp butter
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberry syrup by simmering mashed strawberries with ½ cup sugar until bubbling. Mix cornstarch with cold water, add to the saucepan, and cook until thickened.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
- In another bowl, blend softened cream cheese, remaining sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Cut the French bread into thick slices and create pockets for stuffing.
- Fill each slice with the cream cheese mixture using a spatula.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Dip each stuffed slice into the egg mixture and cook for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve warm topped with strawberry syrup.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 125mg