Can I use other fruits for stuffed French toast?

Absolutely! While strawberries are delicious, you can easily substitute them with other fruits like blueberries, raspberries, or even diced peaches. Make sure to adjust the sugar depending on the fruit's sweetness.

How can I prevent the French toast from becoming soggy?

To prevent sogginess, ensure each slice of bread is dipped just long enough for it to soak in some custard without getting overly wet. Additionally, using thicker slices of bread can help maintain the structure.

Can I make this recipe vegan?

You can definitely whip up a vegan version by replacing the cream cheese with a plant-based alternative, using almond or soy milk for the custard, and substituting flax eggs for the regular eggs. It will still be delicious!

What is the best bread to use?

Thick-cut bread works best for this recipe. Brioche, challah, or Texas toast are all excellent choices because they soak up the custard mixture without falling apart.

Can I prepare the cream cheese filling in advance?

Yes! You can prepare the cream cheese filling up to a day ahead. Just keep it covered and refrigerated until you're ready to use it in your French toast.

Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast

Ingredients

Scale

8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh strawberries, finely diced
8 slices thick-cut bread (Brioche, Challah, Texas Toast, or Pullman Loaf)
4 large eggs
1/2 cup milk (whole milk or half-and-half)
1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Pinch of salt
Butter, for cooking
Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Maple syrup, for drizzling (optional)
Sliced fresh strawberries, for garnish (optional)
Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
Chocolate syrup, for drizzling (optional)

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Prepare the cream cheese filling by mixing the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in the finely diced strawberries.
Assemble the stuffed French toast by spreading half of the cream cheese filling on four slices of thick-cut bread and topping with another slice to create a sandwich.
Whisk the eggs, milk, heavy cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a shallow dish. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add butter, dip each sandwich in the custard mixture for about 15-20 seconds per side, and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown.

Notes

Serve warm for the best experience, and feel free to experiment with toppings like whipped cream or chocolate syrup.

Author: robert-thompson
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Pan-frying
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 21g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 17g
Cholesterol: 260mg