Description
Indulge in a decadent breakfast treat with this Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast with Blackberry recipe. Thick slices of brioche or challah bread are filled with a sweet cream cheese mixture, cooked until golden, and topped with fresh blackberries and maple syrup.
Ingredients
Bread:
8 slices thick-cut bread (such as brioche or challah)
Cream Cheese Filling:
4 ounces cream cheese (softened), 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Egg Mixture:
4 large eggs, 1 cup whole milk, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Additional:
1 tablespoon butter, 1 cup fresh blackberries, maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture onto 4 slices of bread, then top each with the remaining slices to form sandwiches.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, granulated sugar, and cinnamon.
- Cook French Toast: Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, soaking both sides well. Cook sandwiches in the skillet for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve topped with fresh blackberries and maple syrup.
Notes
- For an extra touch, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- You can swap blackberries for strawberries or blueberries depending on the season.
- Use day-old bread for best soaking results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
