Description
Indulgent blueberry cheesecake stuffed French toast that elevates breakfast to a delightful celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices of bread (brioche or challah)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Butter for cooking
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Create the Cheesecake Filling: In a mixing bowl, blend together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the blueberries, taking care not to crush them.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Take two slices of your chosen bread and spread a generous amount of the cheesecake mixture between them, creating a comforting sandwich.
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, and cinnamon.
- Coat the Sandwiches: Carefully dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, ensuring that both sides are thoroughly coated.
- Cook to Perfection: Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the sandwiches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Plate and Serve: Remove from the skillet, drizzle generously with warm maple syrup, and sprinkle extra blueberries on top.
Notes
Make cheesecake filling a day in advance for convenience. Use air fryer or bake for healthier alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 240mg