Description
Start your day with a delightful twist on classic breakfast fare—Berry Stuffed French Toast! This indulgent dish features fluffy, golden-brown French toast generously filled with a creamy mixture of softened cream cheese and fresh berries. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy brunch at home, this recipe is quick to prepare and customizable to suit your taste. With just 30 minutes from prep to plate, you can elevate any morning routine. Top it off with maple syrup or a dusting of confectioner’s sugar for an irresistible finish that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French bread
- 6 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk or half-and-half
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2–3 tablespoons butter
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh berries (roughly chopped)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- Maple syrup (for serving)
- Confectioner's sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the bread by cutting pockets into each slice; set aside.
- In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, chopped berries, sugar, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Generously fill each slice of bread with the berry mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Heat butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Dip each stuffed slice into the egg mixture and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve warm with additional berries and maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 180mg