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
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

  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.

Aug 15, 2024