Description
Delight in this decadent Blueberry Stuffed French Toast, featuring creamy sweetened cream cheese and tangy blueberry preserves nestled between slices of brioche bread. Perfectly pan-fried to a golden crisp and served with maple syrup and fresh blueberries, this breakfast treat is as indulgent as it is easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 5 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ cup blueberry preserves
Main Ingredients
- 8 thick slices brioche bread
- Ground cinnamon, for sprinkling
- 3 tablespoons butter
For Serving
- Maple syrup
- Fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until fully combined. Set aside for dipping the bread later.
- Make Cream Cheese Filling: Using a hand-held electric mixer or a wooden spoon, blend the softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth and creamy. Spread about one-quarter of this mixture evenly on 4 slices of the brioche bread. Note that this quantity is generous; adjust if you prefer less filling.
- Add Blueberry Preserves: Spoon 1 tablespoon of blueberry preserves onto the cream cheese layer of each prepared slice. Then top each with one of the remaining 4 slices to create 4 sandwiches.
- Dip Sandwiches: Carefully dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are well soaked, but avoid letting the egg seep into the center of the sandwich. Sprinkle the top of each sandwich with ground cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Cook the French Toast: Heat half of the butter in a large nonstick pan or griddle over medium heat. Once melted and hot, place the stuffed French toast sandwiches onto the pan. Cook them until the bottoms turn golden brown.
- Flip and Cook Other Side: Turn the sandwiches over and cook until the second side is golden as well. Add the remaining butter to the pan as needed when flipping. If the center remains cool when the exterior is golden, reduce heat to low and cook for several more minutes to ensure the filling is warmed through.
- Serve: Plate the blueberry stuffed French toast and serve immediately with maple syrup and fresh blueberries for a delightful breakfast experience.
Notes
- If you prefer less cream cheese filling, reduce the quantity slightly to suit your taste.
- To prevent soggy bread, avoid soaking the sandwiches too long to keep the filling intact.
- Use thick brioche or challah bread for best texture and richness.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese and butter with plant-based alternatives.
- Can be kept warm in a low oven (200°F) while cooking remaining sandwiches.
