Description
Indulge in the decadent flavors of blueberry cheesecake stuffed inside golden French toast. This breakfast or brunch dish is a delightful combination of sweet, creamy, and fruity goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Brioche French Toast:
- 8 slices brioche or thick-cut bread
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup fresh or thawed blueberries
Batter:
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for batter)
For Cooking:
- butter or oil
For Serving:
- powdered sugar
- maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: Mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Spread onto 4 slices of bread. Top with blueberries and remaining bread slices to make 4 sandwiches.
- Make Batter: Whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a shallow bowl.
- Cook French Toast: Dip sandwiches in the batter, cook each side for 3-4 minutes until golden. Keep warm and repeat for remaining sandwiches.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with maple syrup.
Notes
- You can substitute blueberries with strawberry or raspberry preserves.
- For a crispier texture, lightly toast the bread before assembling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
