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Blueberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast

Blueberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast for Dreamy Mornings

This Blueberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast combines creamy cheesecake and juicy blueberries for a luxurious breakfast treat.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the French Toast
  • 1 loaf Brioche Loaf or substitute with challah or Texas toast
  • 150 g Cream Cheese (softened) avoid low-fat versions
  • 2 tbsp Caster Sugar or granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 0.5 cup Blueberries (fresh or frozen) thaw and drain frozen blueberries before use
  • 1 none Egg
  • 0.5 cup Milk
  • 0.5 cup Cream
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • to taste none Butter (for frying) unsalted preferred
For Serving
  • to taste none Optional Toppings Maple syrup, extra blueberries, icing sugar

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Sharp Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine 150g of softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons of caster sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy, then gently fold in ½ cup of fresh or thawed blueberries.
  2. Slice the brioche loaf into 1.5-inch thick slices. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a pocket into each slice.
  3. Take each slice of brioche and fill the pocket with the cheesecake filling. Press the edges firmly to seal them.
  4. In a shallow bowl, whisk together 1 egg, ½ cup of milk, ½ cup of cream, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon until well combined.
  5. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Dip each stuffed brioche slice into the custard mixture and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use day-old brioche for the best texture and experiment with various fillings according to your taste.

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