Description
Blueberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast is a rich and indulgent breakfast treat featuring fluffy brioche slices filled with creamy blueberry cheesecake. This recipe combines the lusciousness of cheesecake with the soft, golden texture of French toast, delivering a perfectly balanced sweet and tangy flavor. Easy to prepare and customizable, it transforms your morning meal into a special occasion with every bite.
Ingredients
Bread
- Brioche or thick sliced bread – 8 slices (enough for 4 sandwiches)
Cheesecake Filling
- Cream cheese, softened – 8 oz (225g)
- Sugar – ¼ cup (50g)
- Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
- Fresh or frozen blueberries – 1 cup (150g), plus extra for garnish
Custard Batter
- Eggs – 4 large
- Milk – 1 cup (240ml)
- Sugar – 2 tbsp (25g)
- Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
- Ground cinnamon – ¼ tsp
For Cooking and Serving
- Butter – 2 tbsp, for frying
- Powdered sugar, fresh berries, and maple syrup, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the blueberries, reserving a few for garnish if desired. Set aside this rich and silky filling.
- Assemble the French Toast: Take two slices of brioche or thick-cut bread and spread a generous amount of the blueberry cheesecake filling onto one slice. Carefully sandwich the slices together, ensuring the filling stays inside.
- Make the Custard Batter: In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of ground cinnamon until fully combined. This mixture will soak the stuffed bread, imparting a sweet and spiced custard flavor.
- Soak the Stuffed Bread: Dip each stuffed sandwich into the egg mixture, soaking both sides thoroughly but gently to avoid leaking the filling. Soak for about 20-30 seconds on each side to absorb enough custard without making the bread soggy.
- Cook to Golden Perfection: Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the soaked sandwiches until golden brown on both sides, approximately 3-4 minutes per side, until the exterior is crispy and caramelized while the inside remains soft and melty.
- Serve Warm: Plate your Blueberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast and garnish with powdered sugar, fresh berries, or a drizzle of maple syrup. Enjoy immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Choose Brioche or Challah bread as they are sturdy and absorb custard well without falling apart.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smooth and creamy filling without lumps.
- Do not soak the stuffed bread for too long to prevent it from becoming soggy or falling apart.
- Cook on medium or medium-low heat to evenly cook the French toast without burning the exterior.
- Both fresh and frozen blueberries work well; if using frozen, thaw and drain excess liquid to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
Keywords: Blueberry, Cheesecake, French Toast, Breakfast, Brunch, Stuffed French Toast, Sweet Breakfast
