Description
Indulge in a decadent breakfast treat with Blueberry Stuffed French Toast—a delightful combination of creamy blueberry filling nestled inside thick-cut bread, perfectly soaked in a cinnamon-egg mixture and golden-fried to crisp perfection. Topped with maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar, this dish transforms your morning into a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Blueberry Cream Cheese Filling
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the French Toast
- 8 slices thick-cut bread (such as brioche or challah)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter (for cooking)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
- Additional powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Blueberries: Wash the fresh blueberries under cold water and gently pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Make Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate Blueberries: Gently fold the fresh blueberries into the cream cheese mixture, taking care not to crush the berries. Set aside the filling.
- Prepare Bread: Lay out the thick-cut bread slices on a clean surface. Carefully cut a pocket into each slice deep enough to hold the filling without slicing all the way through.
- Stuff Bread: Spoon a generous amount of the blueberry cream cheese filling into each bread pocket. Press the edges gently to seal the filling inside.
- Make Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and ground cinnamon until well combined and slightly frothy. Optionally, add a tablespoon of sugar for extra sweetness and whisk again.
- Preheat Cooking Surface: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt the butter evenly across the surface.
- Soak Bread: Dip each stuffed slice of bread into the egg mixture, making sure both sides are well coated.
- Cook French Toast: Place the coated stuffed bread slices onto the preheated skillet, cooking 2-3 slices at a time. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown, then carefully flip to cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes.
- Keep Warm: Transfer cooked French toast slices to a plate and keep warm in a low oven set to around 200°F (93°C) while cooking the remaining slices.
- Serve: Stack two slices on each plate, drizzle generously with warm maple syrup, and optionally dust with powdered sugar for a visually appealing presentation.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Add extra fresh blueberries on the side for added flavor and serve immediately while warm for the best experience.
Notes
- Use thick-cut bread such as brioche or challah for the best texture and to hold the filling well.
- Handle the blueberries gently when folding into the cream cheese to keep them intact and maintain fresh bursts of fruit flavor.
- If you prefer a sweeter egg mixture, add a tablespoon of sugar to the eggs before soaking the bread slices.
- Keeping cooked French toast warm in a low oven prevents sogginess and allows cooking of all slices without rushing.
- For a dairy-free variation, substitute cream cheese and milk with plant-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Blueberry stuffed French toast, stuffed French toast, blueberry breakfast, cream cheese French toast, sweet breakfast recipe
