Blueberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast
A delightful blend of creamy cheesecake and fluffy French toast, perfect for brunch or a special breakfast treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 150g (5.3 oz) Cream Cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons Caster Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ½ cup Blueberries (fresh or thawed if frozen)
- 1 Loaf Day-Old Brioche, sliced thick (8 slices)
- 1 Egg
- ½ cup Milk
- ½ cup Cream
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- Butter, for frying
- Extra Blueberries, for garnish
- Icing Sugar, for dusting
- Maple Syrup, for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, caster sugar, vanilla extract, and half of the blueberries. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Brioche Slices: Cut a pocket in each brioche slice and fill with cheesecake filling and additional blueberries.
- Make the Custard Mixture: Whisk together the egg, milk, cream, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Get Cooking: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the soaked slices in butter until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Plate It Up: Dust finished French toast with icing sugar, top with fresh blueberries, and drizzle with maple syrup.
Notes
Serve with crispy bacon or a fresh fruit salad for a well-rounded meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: French toast, breakfast, brunch, blueberry, cheesecake