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Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast

Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast
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Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast is a decadent breakfast or brunch dish featuring thick slices of brioche or challah bread filled with a creamy cheesecake mixture and fresh strawberries. Each slice is soaked in a vanilla-scented egg custard, cooked to golden perfection in butter, and served warm with optional powdered sugar and maple syrup drizzles. This recipe balances sweetness and texture, making it perfect for special mornings or impressing guests.

Ingredients

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Bread

  • 4–6 thick slices brioche or challah bread

Cheesecake Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting, optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced

Custard

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk or cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Cooking

  • 2 tablespoons butter

To Serve

  • Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
  • Maple syrup or honey, for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy to create the luscious filling.
  2. Slice the Bread and Stuff: Cut thick slices of brioche or challah, then carefully slice a pocket into each without cutting all the way through. Spoon the cream cheese filling inside, add sliced fresh strawberries on top, and gently close the pocket.
  3. Make the Egg Custard: Whisk together eggs, milk or cream, vanilla extract, and sugar in a shallow dish until well combined, forming the custard soak.
  4. Soak the Bread: Dip each stuffed bread slice into the custard, soaking both sides briefly without letting it become soggy, to ensure a tender yet sturdy texture.
  5. Cook to Golden Perfection: Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook each stuffed slice for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and slightly crisp.
  6. Serve Warm and Garnish: Remove from pan and serve immediately, dusting with powdered sugar if desired and drizzling with maple syrup or honey for extra sweetness.

Notes

  • Use sturdy, thick-cut brioche or challah bread to hold filling and prevent falling apart.
  • Soften cream cheese and use room temperature eggs for best texture and mixing ease.
  • Do not soak the bread too long to avoid sogginess.
  • Cook on medium heat to achieve crisp crust without burning, while cooking thoroughly.
  • Use fresh strawberries only to avoid excess moisture and maintain texture.

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Keywords: strawberry cheesecake, stuffed french toast, breakfast, brunch, dessert, cream cheese, strawberries, easy recipe

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