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Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast

Two halves of golden brown Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast, showing the creamy filling and sliced strawberries.
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Make decadent, restaurant-style stuffed French toast featuring a sweet cream cheese filling and fresh strawberries.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth. Gently fold in the sliced strawberries.
  2. Assemble the toast: Take one slice of bread. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the surface. Top with a second slice of bread to create a sandwich. Repeat with the remaining bread and filling.
  3. Cut the sandwiches in half diagonally if desired, or leave whole.
  4. Prepare the egg mixture: In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. Dip each stuffed sandwich into the egg mixture, coating both sides briefly. Do not soak the bread, as it will become soggy.
  6. Cook the toast: Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the stuffed toast in the skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
  7. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and the interior is heated through. Adjust heat if the outside browns too quickly.
  8. Serve immediately with powdered sugar and maple syrup.

Notes

  • For a make-ahead option, assemble the stuffed sandwiches and refrigerate them, covered, for up to 12 hours. Add 2 minutes to the cooking time if cooking directly from the refrigerator.
  • Use thick-cut bread; thin bread tears easily when stuffed.
  • If you prefer a softer interior, you can bake the stuffed toast at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes after a quick sear in the pan.

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