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Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast

Two halves of Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast stacked, showing creamy filling and strawberries, dusted with powdered sugar.
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Make decadent, restaurant-quality stuffed French toast featuring a sweet cream cheese and strawberry filling, cooked perfectly golden brown on the stovetop.

Ingredients

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  • 8 slices thick-cut brioche or challah bread
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely diced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons butter, for cooking
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Mix in the granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until combined. Gently fold in the diced strawberries.
  2. Assemble the toast: Take one slice of bread and spread half of the cream cheese mixture evenly over one side. Top with a second slice of bread to form a sandwich. Repeat with the remaining bread and filling.
  3. Prepare the batter: In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well blended.
  4. Soak the sandwiches: Quickly dip each stuffed sandwich into the egg mixture, turning to coat both sides. Do not soak too long; the bread should absorb the batter but remain firm.
  5. Cook the toast: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place two sandwiches in the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and heated through. Add more butter as needed between batches.
  6. Serve immediately: Dust the cooked French toast generously with powdered sugar. Serve with maple syrup or extra fresh strawberries.

Notes

  • Use thick-cut bread, about 3/4 inch thick, to prevent the filling from squeezing out during cooking.
  • For a richer flavor, you can substitute half-and-half for the milk in the batter.
  • If you prefer a slightly tangier filling, add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to the cream cheese mixture.

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