Description
Indulgent strawberry cheesecake stuffed french toast delivers a luxurious breakfast experience that merges classic brunch comfort with creamy dessert magic. Rich cream cheese and fresh strawberries nestled between golden-brown bread slices create a delightful morning treat you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 loaf French bread
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup mashed fresh strawberries
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ cup white sugar (for strawberry sauce)
- ¾ cup white sugar (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch cinnamon
- Powdered sugar (optional)
Thickening and Cooking Agents:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 teaspoon butter
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a luscious strawberry compote by gently simmering fresh strawberries with sugar in a saucepan, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Enhance the compote’s texture by whisking cornstarch with water and incorporating it into the simmering fruit mixture, allowing it to thicken and develop a glossy consistency.
- Prepare a luxurious egg bath by vigorously blending eggs, milk, and a dash of cinnamon in a wide, shallow vessel.
- Whip cream cheese with vanilla and sugar until silky smooth, creating a decadent filling that promises rich flavor.
- Carefully slice French bread into substantial wedges, then delicately create a hidden pocket within each slice without compromising the bread’s structural integrity.
- Generously fill each bread pocket with the cream cheese mixture, ensuring an even distribution that promises a delightful surprise in every bite.
- Warm a skillet with butter, creating a golden landscape for transforming the stuffed bread into a culinary masterpiece.
- Lovingly dredge each stuffed bread slice through the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip away before placing it onto the heated skillet.
- Patiently cook each side until achieving a gorgeous golden-brown exterior, roughly 3 minutes per side, ensuring a crisp texture and warm interior.
- Crown the French toast with the vibrant strawberry compote, optional dollops of whipped cream, and a delicate dusting of powdered sugar for a stunning presentation.
Notes
- Prep Ahead Trick: Slice bread the night before to ensure clean, even cuts for perfect stuffing.
- Cream Cheese Hack: Soften cream cheese at room temperature for smoother, lump-free filling.
- Bread Selection Tip: Choose day-old thick-cut French bread for best absorption and structural integrity.
- Cooking Temperature Warning: Use low-medium heat to prevent burning and ensure even golden-brown exterior.
- Filling Technique: Create a gentle pocket in bread without splitting completely for secure cheesecake mixture.
- Syrup Preservation: Extra strawberry syrup can be refrigerated for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg