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Creamy Blueberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast

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A quick and easy breakfast recipe featuring thick slices of brioche or challah bread stuffed with a creamy blend of cream cheese and blueberries, cooked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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  • 8 slices brioche or challah bread, thick slices, ideally a day old
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, for cooking
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
  • Maple syrup or honey, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and granulated sugar. Gently fold in the blueberries without crushing them. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the Bread: Using a sharp knife, slice a pocket into each slice of bread without cutting all the way through to create space for stuffing.
  3. Stuff the Bread: Spoon the cream cheese and blueberry mixture into each pocket, spreading evenly and pressing gently to close.
  4. Make the Egg Mixture: In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until fully combined.
  5. Soak the Stuffed Bread: Dip each stuffed slice into the egg mixture, soaking about 20 seconds per side to absorb custard without falling apart.
  6. Cook the French Toast: Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook soaked bread slices 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Serve: Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with maple syrup or honey. Serve warm.

Notes

Use thick bread like brioche or challah for best results. Soak bread just enough to absorb custard without sogginess. Cook on medium heat to avoid burning. For gluten-free or dairy-free options, substitute bread and cream cheese accordingly. Baking option: bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until golden and puffed.

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