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Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast with Mixed Berries

Close-up of thick stuffed french toast layered with cream cheese filling and topped with fresh mixed berries and powdered sugar.
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Make this decadent cream cheese stuffed French toast for a special weekend breakfast. You get a crispy outside and a creamy, sweet filling inside, perfect for brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 8 thick slices of Brioche or Challah bread
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for batter)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for batter)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, for the griddle
  • 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries)
  • Maple syrup, for serving
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cream cheese filling: In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon until smooth.
  2. Prepare the bread: Take four slices of bread. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture evenly over one side of each of these four slices. Top each with one of the remaining four slices of bread, creating four sandwiches. Gently press the edges to seal.
  3. Prepare the batter: In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon until well combined.
  4. Dip the sandwiches: Carefully dip each stuffed sandwich into the egg batter, coating both sides. Do not let it soak too long; you want the bread to absorb the batter but remain intact.
  5. Cook the French toast: Melt butter on a large griddle or skillet over medium heat. Place the stuffed French toast on the hot surface. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy on the outside. Reduce heat if the outside browns too quickly before the inside warms through.
  6. Add berries: During the last minute of cooking on the second side, scatter a few mixed berries around the toast on the griddle, or gently press a few berries into the top surface of the toast.
  7. Serve immediately: Dust the finished stuffed French toast with powdered sugar and serve warm with maple syrup.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use thick-cut bread like brioche or challah.
  • If you want a make-ahead option, assemble the stuffed sandwiches and refrigerate them overnight. Dip them in the batter right before cooking.
  • For extra richness, use heavy cream instead of milk in the batter.

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