Description

Delight in this irresistible Strawberry Stuffed French Toast recipe, featuring thick slices of bread stuffed with a creamy mixture of cream cheese and fresh strawberries, dipped in a cinnamon vanilla custard, then pan-fried to golden perfection. Topped with powdered sugar, extra strawberries, and maple syrup, it’s a perfect sweet and fruity breakfast treat.

Ingredients

Scale

Bread and Filling

8 slices thick bread
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

Custard Mixture

3 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Cooking and Serving

2 tablespoons butter for cooking
Powdered sugar for dusting
Maple syrup for serving

Instructions

Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in half of the sliced strawberries, reserving the remaining strawberries for topping. Set this mixture aside.
Create Bread Pockets: Using a sharp knife, carefully slice horizontally through the middle of each slice of bread to form a pocket, ensuring not to cut all the way through. Stuff each pocket generously with the prepared cream cheese and strawberry mixture and press gently to seal the edges.
Make Custard Mixture: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until the mixture is smooth and well combined with no visible egg whites.
Cook French Toast: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add the butter. Dip each stuffed bread slice into the egg custard mixture, coating both sides thoroughly without soaking for too long. Place on the skillet and cook each side for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown and crispy, taking care when flipping to keep the filling inside.
Serve and Garnish: Transfer the cooked stuffed French toast to serving plates. Dust generously with powdered sugar, top with the reserved fresh strawberries, and drizzle with warm maple syrup. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy the melty, fruity goodness.

Notes

Use thick bread slices such as brioche or challah for best results and easier stuffing.
Ensure the cream cheese is softened to make mixing easier.
Be careful when flipping the stuffed bread slices to prevent filling from leaking.
You can substitute fresh strawberries with other fresh fruits like blueberries or sliced peaches.
For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of orange zest or liqueur to the custard mixture.
Serve immediately for the best texture; reheating may cause sogginess.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Strawberry Stuffed French Toast, Cream Cheese French Toast, Stuffed Breakfast, Sweet Breakfast Recipe, Cinnamon Vanilla French Toast