Ultimate Stuffed French Toast with Berries: 1 Glorious Bite
Create an amazing brunch with this Ultimate Stuffed French Toast loaded with cream cheese and topped with a vibrant, homemade berry compote. This recipe delivers an over-the-top breakfast experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddle/Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick-cut Brioche or Challah bread
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter, for griddle
- 1 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- Optional toppings: maple syrup, extra powdered sugar
Instructions
- Mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. This is your cream cheese filling.
- Carefully slice a pocket into the side of each bread slice, making sure not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff an equal amount of the cream cheese mixture into the pocket of each bread slice.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.
- Dip each stuffed bread slice quickly into the egg mixture, coating both sides lightly. Do not soak the bread.
- Place the coated French toast onto the hot griddle. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and the filling is warm.
- While the toast cooks, make the compote: Combine the mixed berries, granulated sugar, and water in a small saucepan.
- Cook the berry mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the berries break down and the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Plate the stuffed French toast immediately. Spoon the warm berry compote generously over the top.
- Drizzle with maple syrup and dust with extra powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for the best texture; it absorbs the egg mixture without becoming soggy.
- For an extra touch of flavor, add a pinch of lemon zest to the cream cheese filling.
- If your griddle is small, cook the French toast in batches to maintain the correct temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices French Toast with Compote
- Calories: 450 approx.
- Sugar: 35g approx.
- Sodium: 400mg approx.
- Fat: 22g approx.
- Saturated Fat: 12g approx.
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g approx.
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g approx.
- Fiber: 3g approx.
- Protein: 15g approx.
- Cholesterol: 150mg approx.