Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast
Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast made with thick brioche, sweet cream cheese filling, and fresh strawberries. Golden on the outside and creamy inside, this cozy breakfast is perfect for weekend brunch.
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- whisk
- skillet
- spatula
Ingredients
- 8 slices thick-cut brioche or Texas toast
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for custard)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp butter (for cooking)
- Powdered sugar for serving
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread cream cheese mixture onto 4 slices of bread.
- Sprinkle diced strawberries over the cream cheese layer.
- Top with remaining bread slices to create sandwiches.
- Whisk eggs, milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and cinnamon together in a bowl.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Dip each sandwich briefly into the egg mixture, coating both sides evenly.
- Cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove from skillet and let rest briefly before slicing.
- Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with maple syrup before serving.
Notes
Use thick brioche or Texas toast for best texture.
Do not oversoak the bread to avoid sogginess.
Fresh strawberries provide the best flavor and texture.
Cook over medium heat for even browning.
Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheat in a skillet.
Do not oversoak the bread to avoid sogginess.
Fresh strawberries provide the best flavor and texture.
Cook over medium heat for even browning.
Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheat in a skillet.
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 390mgPotassium: 310mgFiber: 3gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 210mgIron: 2.5mg