Description
Creamy strawberry cheesecake stuffed french toast blends classic breakfast comfort with dessert-like indulgence. Crisp golden bread holds rich, silky filling that delights palates with sweet strawberry notes and smooth cream cheese perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French bread
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, mashed
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
- ¾ cup (150 g) white sugar (for filling)
- ½ cup (100 g) white sugar (for strawberry sauce)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch cinnamon
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 tsp butter
- Powdered sugar (optional)
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Compote Creation: Simmer strawberries with sugar in a saucepan, whisking cornstarch and water to develop a glossy, thickened fruit mixture that will crown the final dish.
- Flavor Foundation: Blend eggs, milk, and cinnamon in a wide vessel, creating a luxurious bath that will transform the bread into a golden delicacy.
- Filling Preparation: Whip cream cheese with vanilla and sugar until silky smooth, ensuring a rich and creamy interior for the French toast.
- Bread Transformation: Slice French bread into thick wedges, carefully crafting a hidden pocket within each slice without compromising the bread’s structure, then generously fill with the cream cheese mixture.
- Culinary Alchemy: Melt butter in a skillet, dredge the stuffed bread through the egg mixture, and cook each side until achieving a gorgeous golden-brown exterior, ensuring a crisp texture and warm, decadent center.
- Elegant Presentation: Top the French toast with the vibrant strawberry compote, optional whipped cream dollops, and a delicate powdered sugar dusting to create a visually stunning and incredibly indulgent breakfast masterpiece.
Notes
- Prevent Bread Tearing: Gently slice bread with a sharp knife, using light pressure to maintain its structure and create a clean pocket for filling.
- Optimize Filling Distribution: Use a piping bag or spoon to evenly spread cream cheese mixture, ensuring each bite contains equal amounts of delicious filling.
- Control Skillet Temperature: Maintain medium heat to achieve a perfect golden-brown exterior without burning the bread or leaving raw centers.
- Manage Compote Consistency: Stir cornstarch mixture carefully to avoid lumps and create a smooth, glossy strawberry sauce that complements the French toast perfectly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 75 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg