Elegant Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast with Fresh Strawberries and Whipped Cream
Experience a sophisticated dish of creamy decadence with a delightful combination of sweet flavors. Indulge in the luscious taste of cream cheese filling nestled between slices of cinnamon bread, dipped in a velvety egg mixture, and fried to golden perfection. Garnished with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, a drizzle of strawberry sauce, and a dollop of whipped cream, this dish is a luxurious treat fit for any occasion.
Ingredients
Ingredients for Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast | |
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| 1 | pepperidge farm cinnamon-swirl bread, sliced (14 slices) |
| 3 | eggs |
| 1 | tablespoon sugar |
| 1 | teaspoon vanilla |
| powdered sugar (a little for dusting top of fried sandwiches) | |
Additional Toppings | |
| 1 | frozen sliced strawberries in syrup, thawed (16 ounce) |
| 1 | frozen Cool Whip, thawed (8 ounce) |
Cream Cheese Filling | |
| 4 | softened cream cheese |
| 3 | tablespoons butter, softened |
| ¾ | cup powdered sugar (or more) |
| ½ | teaspoon vanilla |
Instructions
Preparation of cream cheese filling and assembling the french toast | |
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| 1. | Prepare the cream cheese filling by mixing softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Set aside. |
| 2. | Spread the slices of cinnamon-swirl bread and generously apply the cream cheese filling on each slice. Create sandwiches by placing two slices together. |
Cooking the French Toast and Serving | |
| 1. | In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, and vanilla until well combined. Dip the assembled sandwiches in the egg mixture. |
| 2. | Fry the dipped sandwiches in a skillet with melted butter until golden brown on each side, using an electric griddle if available. |
| 3. | Sprinkle a dusting of powdered sugar over the fried sandwiches, then top with thawed sliced strawberries in syrup and a dollop of whipped cream before serving. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 354.7 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Fat | 20.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 39.9 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g |
| Sugar | 38.1 g |
Published on Aug 15, 2024 by Luminița