Description
Strawberry Stuffed Toast French brunch recipe quick prep rich berry filling warm custard and crowdpleasing flavors for easy stylish mornings
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 thick-sliced brioche or challah bread slices
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2–3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (dave-friendly options allowed)
- Pinch of salt
- 1–2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Powdered sugar and pure maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- Make the filling: In a bowl, mash the cream cheese with 1/2 cup of the sliced strawberries, 1 tablespoon sugar, and the vanilla until smooth. Fold in the remaining strawberries a few chunks at a time for texture. Set aside.
- Whisk the custard: In a wide dish, whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, the remaining 1–2 tablespoons sugar, and the pinch of salt until fully combined and pale.
- Prepare the bread: If your slices aren’t already cut, lightly hollow out a pocket in each slice so you can tuck the filling inside without leaking. Don’t cut all the way through the bread.
- Fill the pockets: Spoon a generous amount of the strawberry cream cheese filling into each pocket. Press the edges gently so the filling stays put during soaking and cooking.
- Dip and soak: Dip each stuffed bread slice into the custard for about 20–30 seconds, turning once to coat evenly. The bread should soak without turning soggy or falling apart.
- Cook to perfection: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Add stuffed slices and cook 3–4 minutes per side, until the crust is deeply golden and the center is just set. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
- Keep warm and repeat: If cooking in batches, keep the finished slices warm in a low oven (about 200°F/95°C) as you finish the rest.
- Serve with flair: Plate with a light dusting of powdered sugar, a drizzle of maple syrup, and a few fresh strawberry slices for color.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Fat: 18 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
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