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Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast

Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast

Strawberry cream cheese stuffed french toast with vanilla filling and jammy berries inside golden brioche. Viral brunch.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups fresh strawberries diced
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar divided
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract divided
  • 8 slices thick cut brioche bread day old, 1 inch thick
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter for the pan
  • powdered sugar and maple syrup for serving

Method
 

  1. **Macerate.** Toss diced strawberries with 1 tablespoon sugar and rest 20 minutes until syrupy.
  2. **Whip.** Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Fold in macerated strawberries with a slotted spoon, leaving the syrup behind.
  3. **Stuff.** Spread the filling on 4 slices of brioche, top with the remaining slices, and press gently to seal.
  4. **Whisk.** Beat eggs, milk, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon, salt, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in a wide shallow dish.
  5. **Dip.** Dunk each sandwich in custard for 10 seconds per side. Do not over soak.
  6. **Cook.** Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium low heat. Cook 2 sandwiches at a time for 5 minutes per side until deeply golden and the custard is set through.
  7. **Serve.** Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with reserved strawberry syrup and maple syrup, and serve hot.

Notes

Use day old brioche or challah cut 1 inch thick. Fresh bread falls apart in the custard. Soften the cream cheese to room temperature before mixing. Cold cream cheese leaves lumps. Macerate berries with sugar for 20 minutes to draw out the juice and brighten the flavor.