Surprise French Toast
Elevate your breakfast game with *Surprise French Toast*—a decadent twist on a classic morning favorite! This irresistible recipe features thick slices of brioche or challah stuffed with a creamy blend of softened cream cheese and your favorite fruit jam, creating a heavenly filling that oozes with every bite. Dipped in a rich egg mixture infused with vanilla and cinnamon, the bread is pan-fried to golden perfection in sizzling butter for a crisp, buttery exterior. Topped with powdered sugar, a handful of fresh berries, and a drizzle of maple syrup, this dish is a sweet and satisfying start to your day. Ready in just 20 minutes, this surprise-filled French toast is perfect for weekend brunches or special breakfasts that will have everyone asking for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices Thick slices of bread (brioche or challah recommended)
- 4 tablespoons Cream cheese, softened
- 4 teaspoons Fruit jam (strawberry or raspberry recommended)
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar (for garnish, optional)
- 0.5 cup Fresh berries (for garnish, optional)
- 0.25 cup Maple syrup (for serving, optional)
Instructions
Take the slices of bread and cut a pocket into each slice by making a horizontal slit along the side, being careful not to cut all the way through.
Spread 1 tablespoon of cream cheese inside each pocket, followed by 1 teaspoon of fruit jam. Gently press the bread slices together to seal the pocket.
In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter, allowing it to melt and coat the surface.
Dip each stuffed slice of bread into the egg mixture, making sure to coat both sides evenly. Allow any excess mixture to drip off.
Place the bread slices in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter as needed when flipping the slices.
Remove the French toast from the skillet and transfer them to serving plates.
Optionally, garnish with powdered sugar, fresh berries, and a drizzle of maple syrup before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1235 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.8 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.9 g | 119% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 518 mg | 173% | |
| Sodium | 1101 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 173.5 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 80.9 g | ||
| Protein | 33.6 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 254 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 616 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
