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Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast

Two halves of golden-brown Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast stacked on a white plate.
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Make restaurant-quality stuffed French toast featuring a sweet cream cheese and strawberry filling, cooked golden brown on the stovetop.

Ingredients

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  • 8 slices thick-cut bread (Challah or Texas Toast recommended)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely diced
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons butter, for cooking
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting
  • Maple syrup, for serving

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. Place a second slice of bread on top to form a sandwich. Repeat with the remaining bread and filling.
  3. Prepare the egg batter: In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg until fully blended.
  4. Dip the sandwiches: Quickly dip each assembled sandwich into the egg batter, turning to coat both sides. Do not soak the bread for too long; a quick dip is enough to prevent sogginess.
  5. Cook the toast: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place two stuffed sandwiches in the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and the filling is warm. Add more butter as needed between batches.
  6. Serve immediately: Dust the cooked French toast generously with powdered sugar and serve with warm maple syrup and extra fresh strawberries, if desired.

Notes

  • Use bread that is at least 3/4 inch thick to hold the filling without collapsing during cooking.
  • For a slightly tangier filling, substitute 1 tablespoon of the granulated sugar with powdered sugar.
  • If you prefer a slightly firmer filling, chill the prepared cream cheese mixture for 15 minutes before assembling the sandwiches.

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