Strawberry-Stuffed French Toast

Cream cheese and strawberries fill this French toast, finished in the oven to ensure the center is warm. Thick-cut brioche holds the filling securely.

Strawberry-Stuffed French Toast

Cream cheese and strawberries fill this French toast, finished in the oven to ensure the center is warm. Thick-cut brioche holds the filling securely.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

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Main Ingredients

• 8 thick slices Challah or Brioche bread
• 8 tbsp cream cheese
• 8-12 strawberries sliced
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 4 tbsp butter for frying
• Honey or maple syrup for serving

Equipment

• Frying pan
• Baking sheet
• Oven
• Whisk and shallow dish

Method

 

Instructions

1. Spread cream cheese on the bread slices. Layer strawberries on 4 slices and close with the remaining slices to make sandwiches.
2. Whisk the eggs, sugar, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon in a bowl.
3. Dip each sandwich into the mixture, ensuring it is soaked but not falling apart.
4. Melt the butter in a pan and fry the sandwiches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
5. Transfer to a 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven and bake for 5 minutes.
6. Serve hot drizzled with honey.

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