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Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast

Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast is the ultimate breakfast indulgence, combining the creaminess of cheesecake, the sweetness of strawberries, and the golden, buttery goodness of French toast. Perfect for special occasions like brunch parties or a cozy weekend morning, this dish is surprisingly easy to make yet feels luxurious. With a crisp exterior and a creamy, fruity filling, it's a breakfast treat that doubles as dessert!

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • - Electric hand or stand mixer
  • Whisk
  • - Frying pan or griddle
  • Spatula
  • - Knife

Ingredients
  

  • #### For the Filling:
  • - 8 oz 225g cream cheese, softened
  • - 1/4 cup 50g granulated sugar
  • - 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • - 1/2 cup 120g diced fresh strawberries
  • #### For the French Toast:
  • - 8 slices of thick-cut bread brioche or challah works best
  • - 4 large eggs
  • - 1 cup 240ml milk
  • - 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • - Butter for frying
  • #### For Serving:
  • - Powdered sugar for dusting
  • - Maple syrup
  • - Additional fresh strawberries

Instructions
 

  • **Make the Filling:** In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in the diced strawberries. Set aside.
  • **Prepare the Bread:** Spread the cream cheese mixture onto 4 slices of bread, then top with the remaining slices to form sandwiches.
  • **Make the Egg Mixture:** In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
  • **Dip the Sandwiches:** Heat a frying pan or griddle over medium heat and melt a small amount of butter. Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated.
  • **Cook the French Toast:** Cook the sandwiches for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crisp. Work in batches, adding more butter as needed.
  • **Serve:** Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with maple syrup, and top with additional fresh strawberries.