Description
A rich and indulgent stuffed French toast with a creamy filling, golden crispy exterior, and soft custardy interior, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- 4 slices thick brioche or challah bread
- 2 large eggs
- 120 ml milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter (for cooking)
- 120 g cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
- Optional: fresh berries, maple syrup, powdered sugar, honey
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread filling on two slices of bread and top with remaining slices to form sandwiches.
- Whisk eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Dip sandwiches into egg mixture, coating both sides without oversoaking.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
- Remove from pan and let rest briefly.
- Slice diagonally and serve with desired toppings.
Notes
- Use thick bread like brioche or challah for best texture.
- Do not oversoak to avoid soggy toast.
- Cook on medium heat to ensure even cooking.
- Customize filling with fruits, chocolate, or nuts.
- Best served fresh and warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
