Blueberry Cheesecake Stuffed French-Toast

 

Ingredients

Blueberry Cheesecake Filling

• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

French Toast

• 8 slices of thick-cut bread (e.g., brioche, challah, or French bread)
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Butter or cooking oil for frying

Serving

• Maple syrup
• Additional fresh blueberries
• Powdered sugar (optional)

Instructions

1. Make the blueberry cheesecake filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Gently fold in the blueberries. Set the filling aside.
2. Make the French toast: In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon.
3. Assemble the stuffed French toast: Take a slice of bread and spread a generous amount of the blueberry cheesecake filling on one side of the bread. Then, place another slice of bread on top to create a sandwich. Repeat this step with the remaining bread slices.
4. Cook the stuffed French toast: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a bit of butter or cooking oil. Dip each stuffed sandwich into the egg mixture, making sure both sides are well coated. Place the dipped sandwiches on the hot skillet and cook until they are golden brown on both sides and the cheesecake filling is melty and gooey. This should take about 2-3 minutes per side.
5. Serve: Place the stuffed French toast on serving plates. Drizzle with maple syrup. Top with additional fresh blueberries. If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.

Notes

• For a richer flavor, use whole milk instead of skim milk.
• If you don't have blueberries, you can use other berries, such as raspberries, strawberries, or blackberries.
• To make a chocolate version of this recipe, add 1/4 cup of cocoa powder to the French toast batter.
• For a fun twist, try stuffing the French toast with other fillings, such as Nutella, peanut butter, or sliced bananas.