Description
Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast with Blackberry Compote is a delightful breakfast dish that combines creamy filling, fluffy bread, and sweet-tart compote for a delicious experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8pieces of thick, rich bread (about 1-inch thick) – brioche or challah recommended
- 8 ouncesof whipped cream cheese
- 3large eggs, beaten
- 1 ½ cupsof skim milk (or whole milk for richer flavor)
- 1 teaspoonof cinnamon
- ½ teaspoonof vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoonsof butter
- Powdered sugar to garnish
- Optional: ¼ cup blackberry compote for stuffing
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese filling by stirring the whipped cream cheese in a mixing bowl. Optionally, mix in vanilla extract or cinnamon.
- Assemble the French toast by spreading cream cheese filling on one side of each bread slice and adding blackberry compote if desired.
- Make the egg mixture by whisking together eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl.
- Cook the stuffed French toast by dipping each sandwich in the egg mixture and frying in a skillet with melted butter until golden brown.
- Prepare the blackberry compote by cooking blackberries, lemon zest and juice, sugar, water, and vanilla extract in a saucepan until thickened.
Notes
Choose the right bread for best results.
Don’t rush the soaking process for custardy texture.
Keep the heat moderate to avoid burning.
Make ahead for convenience.
Serve immediately for best taste.
Nutrition
- Calories: 400-450
- Sugar: 15-20 grams
- Fat: 20-25 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50-55 grams
- Protein: 12-15 grams