Strawberry-Grape Stuffed French Toast
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Strawberry-Grape Stuffed French Toast Recipe
Indulge in a delightful breakfast treat with this Strawberry-Grape Stuffed French Toast. This recipe combines the sweetness of fresh strawberries and grapes with creamy cheese, all enveloped in golden, fluffy French toast. Perfect for a weekend brunch or a special occasion, this dish is sure to impress!
Ingredients
- 8 slices of thick bread (such as brioche or challah)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter (for cooking)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the sliced strawberries and halved grapes into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Take 4 slices of bread and spread a generous amount of the strawberry-grape cream cheese mixture on each slice. Top with another slice of bread to create a sandwich.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Dip each stuffed sandwich into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated.
- Place the coated sandwiches on the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Add more butter as needed for the second batch.
- Remove the French toast from the skillet and let it rest for a minute before slicing in half.
- Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Enjoy your delicious Strawberry-Grape Stuffed French Toast, a perfect blend of flavors that will brighten your morning!