Ingredients
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- 4 thick slices brioche bread
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh berries (strawberries or blueberries)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp butter (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare Filling: In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with fresh berries until combined. Set aside.
- Make Custard: Whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in another bowl.
- Assemble Toasts: Spread the berry-cream cheese mixture between two slices of bread to create a sandwich. Repeat for remaining slices.
- Soak Toasts: Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, soaking briefly on each side.
- Cook: Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook soaked sandwiches for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve: Plate the stuffed French toast warm and drizzle with maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg