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Decadent Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast

Four triangles of golden brown cream cheese stuffed french toast dusted heavily with powdered sugar.
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Make this impressive cream cheese stuffed French toast for a special occasion breakfast or weekend brunch. You get thick, golden toast with a sweet, creamy filling in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 8 slices thick-cut bread (brioche or challah recommended)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk (whole milk preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons butter, for cooking
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting
  • Maple syrup, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cream cheese filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the egg custard: In a shallow dish, whisk together the egg, milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
  3. Assemble the toast: Take one slice of bread and spread half of the cream cheese filling evenly over one side. Top with a second slice of bread to create a sandwich. Repeat with the remaining bread and filling to make four sandwiches.
  4. Cut the sandwiches: Carefully slice each sandwich in half diagonally to create four triangles.
  5. Dip the toast: Dip each stuffed toast half into the egg custard mixture, coating both sides briefly. Do not let it soak too long, or the bread will become soggy.
  6. Cook the toast: Melt butter in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the stuffed toast halves in the hot skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
  7. Griddle until golden brown on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Adjust heat as needed to cook the filling through without burning the exterior.
  8. Serve immediately: Dust the golden brown French toast generously with powdered sugar and serve with warm maple syrup.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use brioche or challah bread, as their thickness holds up well to the stuffing.
  • If you want to add fruit, mix 1/2 cup of fresh or thawed blueberries into the cream cheese filling before stuffing.
  • You can make the cream cheese filling ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to two days.

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