Description
Try this easy and delicious cream cheese stuffed french toast recipe for a decadent brunch idea! It’s creamy, sweet, and simple to make. A perfect breakfast or weekend treat idea that’s quick, indulgent, and kid friendly. Cozy, best, and healthy spin on french toast with creamy filling and berries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices thick-cut bread (brioche or challah)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup fresh berries (blueberries or sliced strawberries)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp butter
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
- Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon.
- Spread cream cheese on 2 bread slices, top with berries, and close with remaining slices.
- Dip sandwiches in custard, soaking briefly on both sides.
- Heat butter in skillet over medium heat and cook sandwiches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer to plates, dust with powdered sugar (optional), and drizzle with maple syrup.
- Slice diagonally and serve warm.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese for easier spreading.
- Use sturdy bread like brioche or Texas toast for best results.
- Substitute berries with banana and Nutella for a variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 160mg