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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 whipped cream cheese filling and fresh blueberries, cooked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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  • 8 thick slices brioche or challah bread (about 1 to 1.5 inches thick)
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, for frying
  • Optional toppings: maple syrup, powdered sugar, fresh mint, toasted almonds

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cream cheese filling: Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy (2-3 minutes with mixer or 5 minutes by hand).
  2. Slice the bread into 8 thick slices (1 to 1.5 inches). If bread is fresh, freeze for 10-15 minutes for easier slicing.
  3. Slice a pocket halfway through each bread slice. Fill each pocket with 1 to 2 tablespoons of cream cheese mixture and a handful of blueberries, being careful not to overstuff.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, sugar (optional), and salt until frothy.
  5. Dip each stuffed bread slice into the egg mixture, soaking about 20 seconds per side without letting bread fall apart.
  6. Heat butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook soaked bread slices 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp. Cook in batches if needed.
  7. Serve warm with optional toppings like powdered sugar, maple syrup, or fresh berries.

Notes

Use day-old or slightly stale bread for best soaking without falling apart. Chill stuffed bread for 10 minutes before dipping to prevent cream cheese leakage. Avoid soaking bread too long to prevent sogginess. Medium heat cooking prevents burning. Can refrigerate assembled stuffed bread up to 4 hours before cooking.

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