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This stuffed french toast with strawberries is a fancy yet super easy delight you can make right in your own kitchen! It has a creamy inside and a buttery outside that’s just perfect.
Stuffed French Toast
French toast is an amazing way to take your breakfast to the next level. Not only does it give off an impressive and fancy vibe, but it also needs to be super easy to make to be a go-to choice for those hectic mornings.
One of my favorites has been banana French toast for years. It’s a breeze – just mash some bananas, mix with eggs, dunk the bread, and you’re ready to roll.
Alternatively, I prepare a baked brioche casserole the night before, making it a hassle-free morning as all you need to do is pop it in the oven.
This French toast stuffed with a sweet cream cheese filling and fresh strawberries is the best. It levels up the classic French toast recipe with a few simple steps and ingredients.
This delicious stuffed French toast is ideal for a leisurely brunch when you have a bit more time on your hands. It’s not too complicated, just requires a bit of effort. Plus, it’s a delightful choice for a Valentine’s Day breakfast, Mother’s Day brunch, and other special occasions.
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Ingredients
I am highlighting just the ones that need further explanation. The complete list is in the recipe card below.
- Bread – Grab yourself some thick, sturdy, and slightly stale bread that can handle the egg mixture without turning into a mushy mess. Our go-to choices include brioche, challah, French bread, and sourdough – they work like a charm!
- Eggs – If you don’t want to use eggs, substitute flax eggs instead.
- Milk – Feel free to use whatever milk you’ve got in your fridge, but I’ve noticed that milk with a bit more fat gives that extra creaminess to the French toast. And if you’re dairy-free, almond or soy milk would be fantastic choices for this recipe!
- Cream cheese – Don’t forget to grab your cream cheese from the fridge before you kick off this recipe. Let it soften up a bit, making it easier to mix with the other ingredients. Whipped cream cheese would also work for this stuffed French toast.
- Honey or maple syrup – These add a nice sweetness to this recipe and can be used interchangeably here.
- Strawberries – Fresh strawberries really take this brunch item over the top, but frozen strawberries would also work.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Combine cream cheese and honey or maple syrup in a mixing bowl. Fold in strawberries.
Step 2: In a shallow dish or casserole dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
Step 3: Take a slice of bread and spread a generous amount of the strawberry cream cheese filling on one side. Place another slice of bread on top, creating a sandwich. Repeat to make 4 sandwiches.
Step 4: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add butter. Dip the sandwich into the egg mixture for 5 seconds or so, making sure both sides are well-coated.
Step 5: Let the excess drip off and place the stuffed French toast on the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Step 6: Repeat.
Tips for Preventing Soggy French Toast
- Use stale or day-old bread! Fresh bread can absorb too much liquid.
- Opt for thicker slices of bread as they will have a better chance of holding their structure after soaking in the egg mixture.
- Preheat your pan or griddle BEFORE dipping the French toast sandwiches. That way you can place them immediately after coating with egg mixture and achieve a crisp exterior.
- Dip the bread quickly into the egg mixture rather than letting it soak for a long time.
- After dipping the bread in the egg mixture, allow any excess to drip off.
- After cooking each French toast sandwich, transfer to a wire rack placed on a baking sheet and keep them warm in a preheated oven. Do NOT stack them on top of each other.
Substitutions and Variations
- Toss in or substitute some more fruity goodness to these strawberry cream cheese French toast sandwiches! Raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries are awesome picks that would pair perfectly with these.
- If you’re dealing with an egg allergy or cooking for someone who skips eggs for any reason, go for chia eggs or flax eggs in this recipe. They’re great substitutes!
- Use thick slices of gluten-free bread to make this stuffed French toast recipe gluten-free.
Serving Suggestions
Pop the French toast you’ve already whipped up onto a baking sheet in the oven at 200 degrees Fahrenheit while you wrap up frying the rest of the batch. That way, everything stays warm and cozy until you’re ready to dig in!
Set up a toppings buffet for this amazing strawberry stuffed French toast. Let everyone choose their favorite toppings for a personalized plate of deliciousness! Here are some toppings to try:
- Whipped cream
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh berries
- Butter
- Chocolate chips
- Maple or strawberry syrup
Equipment
I love using this electric griddle because I can do multiple sandwiches at once and will fry my stuffed French toast to golden brown perfection. Medium heat is the best for cooking French toast.
Storage
If you’ve got some French toast left over, just pop it in an airtight container in the fridge – good for up to three days. Store any leftover toppings, like fresh fruit, separately.
When you’re ready to dig in again, just toss them on a skillet or in the oven to reheat!
I don’t recommend freezing this.
FAQ
Yes, stale bread slices absorb just the right amount of egg mixture, resulting in a nice balance of crispy on the outside and soft on the inside for your French toast.
If you have soggy French toast, it may be because you are letting the bread sit in the cinnamon egg mixture for too long. You want to dip your bread quickly and put it right onto the hot griddle or skillet.
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Stuffed French Toast
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup hulled and diced strawberries
- 8 slices of thick bread (e.g. brioche or French toast)
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese filling: Combine cream cheese and honey or maple syrup in a mixing bowl. Fold in strawberries.
- In a shallow dish or casserole dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Take a slice of bread and spread a generous amount of the strawberry cream cheese filling on one side. Place another slice of bread on top, creating a sandwich. Repeat to make 4 sandwiches.
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add butter.
- Dip the sandwich into the egg mixture for 5 seconds or so, making sure both sides are well-coated. Let the excess drip off and place the stuffed French toast on the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Repeat. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings, such as maple syrup, fresh strawberries, or powdered sugar.
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Notes
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- Use stale or day-old bread! Fresh bread can absorb too much liquid.
- Opt for thicker slices of bread as they will have a better chance of holding their structure after soaking in the egg mixture.
- Toss in or substitute some more fruity goodness to these strawberry cream cheese French toast sandwiches! Raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries are awesome picks that would pair perfectly with these.
- If you’ve got some French toast left over, just pop it in an airtight container in the fridge. When you’re ready to dig in again, just toss them on a skillet or in the oven to reheat!
I made these for breakfast and they were really delicious!