Description
Indulge in these Blueberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast slices, where creamy blueberry-infused cream cheese is sandwiched between thick challah or brioche bread, soaked in a cinnamon-vanilla egg mixture, and pan-fried to a golden perfection. Served with maple syrup, this decadent breakfast treat takes traditional French toast to a luxurious level.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Filling
- 4 thick slices challah or brioche bread
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Egg Mixture
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Dash of vanilla extract (optional for egg wash)
For Cooking and Serving
- Butter or oil (for cooking)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, thoroughly mix the softened cream cheese with fresh blueberries and pure vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
- Make the egg mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the large eggs, whole milk, ground cinnamon, and an optional dash of vanilla extract until fully blended and frothy.
- Assemble sandwiches: Spread the blueberry cream cheese mixture evenly over one slice of the challah or brioche bread. Top with a second slice to create a sandwich, then gently press down to seal.
- Heat skillet: Place a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil, allowing it to melt and coat the surface evenly.
- Cook sandwiches: Dip each assembled sandwich into the prepared egg mixture, ensuring both sides are soaked but not overly saturated. Place the sandwiches in the heated skillet and cook for about 3 minutes per side, or until each side is golden brown and slightly crisp.
- Serve: Remove the cooked French toast sandwiches from the skillet, drizzle generously with maple syrup, and garnish with extra fresh blueberries as desired. Serve immediately for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use thick slices of bread like challah or brioche to better hold the filling and soak up the egg mixture without falling apart.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to make mixing with blueberries and vanilla easier and smoother.
- Adjust cooking time if your skillet runs hotter to prevent burning; golden brown is the goal.
- For a fluffier texture, slightly beat the eggs before adding milk and cinnamon.
- Optionally, add powdered sugar or lemon zest for extra flavor accents.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Blueberry Cheesecake French Toast, stuffed French toast, blueberry breakfast recipe, creamy stuffed toast, cinnamon vanilla French toast
