Strawberry Stuffed French Toast for Two
Summary: Surprise your loved one with an indulgent and romantic breakfast in bed, featuring our irresistible Strawberry Stuffed French Toast. This delectable dish combines fluffy, golden-brown French toast with a luscious strawberry cream cheese filling, making it the perfect way to start your day together.
Equipment
- Sharp Knife
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Non-stick Skillet
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 4 Slices Thick-Cut Bread Such as Brioche or Challah
- 4 oz Cream Cheese Softened
- 1/2 cup Chopped Fresh Strawberries
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Whole Milk
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
- Maple Syrup For Serving(Optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped strawberries, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and set aside.
- Using a sharp knife, create a pocket in each slice of bread by making a horizontal slit in the center, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff each bread pocket with a generous amount of the strawberry cream cheese mixture, evenly distributing it between the four slices.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, and ground cinnamon.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the unsalted butter, allowing it to melt.
- Dip each stuffed bread slice into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated, and then place it in the preheated skillet.
- Cook the French toast for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer the cooked French toast to plates, dust with additional powdered sugar, and serve with maple syrup, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 2Stuffed French Toast SlicesCalories: 720kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 20gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 265mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 1300IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 4mg
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