Description
Indulgent blueberry cheesecake stuffed french toast promises a breakfast dream combining creamy cheesecake filling with golden-brown toast. Luxurious layers of rich flavors and textures will delight your morning palate with a delectable culinary experience.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 8 slices bread
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
Batter/Coating Ingredients:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Topping/Garnish Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp butter
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Blend softened cream cheese with fresh blueberries until smooth, creating a vibrant purple-speckled filling.
- Carefully slice bread horizontally, creating a pocket in each slice without cutting completely through.
- Gently stuff each bread pocket with the blueberry cream cheese mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and granulated sugar in a wide, shallow bowl to create a rich batter.
- Dip each stuffed bread slice into the egg mixture, coating both sides evenly and allowing excess to drip off.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it sizzles and becomes golden.
- Cook each bread slice for 3-4 minutes per side, achieving a deep golden-brown exterior and ensuring the filling is warm.
- Transfer French toast to serving plates, dusting generously with powdered sugar.
- Drizzle warm maple syrup over the top, adding a final touch of sweetness.
- Garnish with additional fresh blueberries if desired, and serve immediately while warm and crisp.
Notes
- Customize the filling by swapping blueberries with raspberries, strawberries, or a mixed berry blend for varied flavor profiles.
- Select thick, sturdy bread like brioche or challah to prevent soggy texture and maintain structural integrity during stuffing and cooking.
- Ensure cream cheese is room temperature for smoother blending and easier spreading inside bread pockets.
- Prevent overstuffing by using a light hand when filling bread to avoid leakage during cooking and maintain clean presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg