Ultimate Blueberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast
A delightful twist on classic French toast, filled with creamy cheesecake and fresh blueberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of brioche or challah bread
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Butter for cooking
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Whip up the blueberry cheesecake filling by mixing together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and blueberries until well combined.
- Slice the brioche or challah bread into thick slices.
- Create a pocket in each slice of bread, gently using a knife to avoid cutting through the edges.
- Prepare the egg mixture by whisking together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Coat each stuffed slice of bread in the egg mixture.
- Cook the stuffed French toast in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve warm with maple syrup drizzled on top.
Notes
Fresh blueberries are ideal for this recipe, but thaw and drain frozen blueberries to avoid excess moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 180mg