Strawberry French Toast
Strawberry French Toast is a stuffed french toast recipe filled with sweet cream cheese and fresh strawberries. It’s the best breakfast or brunch recipe when you’re craving something lightly sweet and incredibly delicious.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 678kcal
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or half-and-half)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 8 slices bread (sourdough, Challah or Brioche
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced thin)
- 1 tablespoon butter or nonstick cooking spray (for cooking)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- If using a griddle, preheat it to 350°F.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Set aside.4 eggs, 1/2 cup whole milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together with a stand mixer fitted with a paddle, or a hand-held mixer, until light and creamy.8 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Spread 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese onto a slice of bread and top with the strawberries. Spread another tablespoon of cream cheese onto a second slice and press over the strawberries to seal the two pieces of bread together. Repeat with the remaining bread, cream cheese, and strawberries.8 slices bread, 1 cup fresh strawberries
- If using a flat bottom skillet, rather than a griddle, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in it over medium heat.1 tablespoon butter or nonstick cooking spray
- Dip each “sandwich” into the egg mixture until very wet and let the excess drip off.
- After removing each sandwich, place it directly on to the hot griddle or skillet.
- Allow to cook for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown on the bottom. Before flipping, sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon onto each slice.1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Enjoy this french toast as is, or try it with a topping of powdered sugar or strawberry syrup for even more fruit flavor!
Notes
Tips and Techniques
- If using very thick bread, you can cut a pocket into one side of the crust and stuff the cream cheese and strawberries inside, rather than make a “sandwich.”
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within a day or two at the most, for best results.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 678kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 352mg | Sodium: 595mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 1741IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 2mg