Blueberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast
A decadent breakfast treat combining creamy cheesecake filling with juicy blueberries, enveloped in thick-cut French toast slices.
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened Make sure it's at room temperature for easy mixing.
- 1/4 cup sugar Adjust to taste.
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen) If using frozen, thaw and drain before use.
For the Toast
- 6 slices thick-cut bread Day-old bread works well for texture.
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Butter for cooking Use as needed to coat the skillet.
- Maple syrup For serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture onto three slices of bread and top with the remaining slices to form sandwiches.
Cooking
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a tablespoon of butter.
- Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, coating both sides generously.
- Cook the sandwiches in the skillet until each side is golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve warm, drizzled with maple syrup.
Notes
Consider adding toppings like whipped cream, powdered sugar, or extra blueberries. A dollop of lemon curd can also enhance the flavors.