### Introduction
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Start your day with a decadent breakfast treat that combines all your favorite flavors in one delicious dish—Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast. This indulgent recipe takes classic French toast to the next level by stuffing it with a creamy cheesecake filling, layered with sweet strawberries and ripe bananas. The result is a rich, fruity, and slightly tangy breakfast that feels like dessert but is perfectly acceptable for the morning. Whether you’re making brunch for a special occasion or just want to treat yourself to something extraordinary, this stuffed French toast is sure to impress.
### Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast Recipe
**Ingredients:**
#### For the Cheesecake Filling:
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– ¼ cup powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
#### For the French Toast:
– 8 slices of thick-cut bread (brioche or challah work best)
– 2 large eggs
– ½ cup milk
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, for cooking
#### For the Strawberry Banana Filling:
– 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
– 2 bananas, sliced
– 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
#### For Topping:
– Powdered sugar (optional)
– Maple syrup (optional)
– Extra strawberries and bananas for garnish
**Instructions:**
1. **Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:**
– In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
2. **Prepare the Strawberry Banana Filling:**
– In a separate bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, bananas, sugar, and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat the fruit and set aside.
3. **Assemble the Stuffed French Toast:**
– Spread a generous layer of the cheesecake filling onto one side of each slice of bread.
– Top half of the slices with a spoonful of the strawberry banana filling, then place another slice of bread on top to make a sandwich, with the cheesecake filling inside.
4. **Prepare the French Toast Batter:**
– In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
5. **Cook the French Toast:**
– Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter.
– Dip each stuffed sandwich into the egg mixture, making sure both sides are coated.
– Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Add more butter to the skillet as needed for additional batches.
6. **Serve:**
– Remove the stuffed French toast from the skillet and place on a serving plate.
– Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with maple syrup if desired. Garnish with extra strawberries and bananas for an extra fruity touch.
– Serve immediately, enjoying the warm, creamy, and fruity flavors in every bite.
### Conclusion
This Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast is the perfect way to start your morning with a burst of flavor and indulgence. The creamy cheesecake filling combined with fresh strawberries and bananas makes for a delightful contrast to the crispy, buttery French toast. Whether you’re making this for a special brunch or just want to treat yourself, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your breakfast rotation.
Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast Recipe
Ingredients
- #### For the Cheesecake Filling:
- - 8 oz cream cheese softened
- - ¼ cup powdered sugar
- - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- #### For the French Toast:
- - 8 slices of thick-cut bread brioche or challah work best
- - 2 large eggs
- - ½ cup milk
- - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for cooking
- #### For the Strawberry Banana Filling:
- - 1 cup strawberries hulled and sliced
- - 2 bananas sliced
- - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- #### For Topping:
- - Powdered sugar optional
- - Maple syrup optional
- - Extra strawberries and bananas for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:**
- - In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- **Prepare the Strawberry Banana Filling:**
- - In a separate bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, bananas, sugar, and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat the fruit and set aside.
- **Assemble the Stuffed French Toast:**
- - Spread a generous layer of the cheesecake filling onto one side of each slice of bread.
- - Top half of the slices with a spoonful of the strawberry banana filling, then place another slice of bread on top to make a sandwich, with the cheesecake filling inside.
- **Prepare the French Toast Batter:**
- - In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
- **Cook the French Toast:**
- - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter.
- - Dip each stuffed sandwich into the egg mixture, making sure both sides are coated.
- - Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Add more butter to the skillet as needed for additional batches.
- **Serve:**
- - Remove the stuffed French toast from the skillet and place on a serving plate.
- - Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with maple syrup if desired. Garnish with extra strawberries and bananas for an extra fruity touch.
- - Serve immediately, enjoying the warm, creamy, and fruity flavors in every bite.
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