Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast
Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast is the ultimate indulgent breakfast or brunch dish. With a creamy, tangy cheesecake filling, fresh strawberries, and golden-brown, custard-soaked bread, it’s a crowd-pleaser that feels like a luxurious treat but is surprisingly easy to make.
Equipment
- Kitchen Equipment Needed:
- Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer or whisk
- Large skillet or griddle
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Bread knife (optional for trimming bread)
Ingredients
- 8 slices of brioche or challah
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar plus extra for garnish
- 1 tsp vanilla extract divided
- ½ cup fresh strawberries diced (plus more for topping)
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Butter for cooking
- Optional: maple syrup whipped cream
Instructions
- Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Fold in strawberries.
- Cut pockets into bread slices and fill with cream cheese mixture.
- Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon in a shallow dish.
- Heat butter in a skillet. Dip stuffed bread into custard and cook until golden on both sides.
- Garnish with powdered sugar, strawberries, and optional toppings.
- This Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast is the perfect balance of creamy, fruity, and indulgent. Serve it for brunch, and watch it disappear!