Blueberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast (Printable view)
Brioche stuffed with creamy cheesecake and blueberries, golden-fried for a decadent breakfast treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheesecake Filling
01 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
02 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
03 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
04 - 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
→ French Toast
05 - 8 slices brioche bread, cut 3/4 inch thick
06 - 3 large eggs
07 - 3/4 cup whole milk
08 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
09 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
10 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter, for pan-frying
11 - 2 tbsp powdered sugar, for dusting
→ Optional Toppings
12 - Additional fresh blueberries
13 - Pure maple syrup
14 - Freshly whipped cream
# Steps:
01 - In a small mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract together until completely smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the fresh blueberries, taking care not to crush them.
02 - Lay out all 8 brioche slices on a clean work surface. Divide the cheesecake filling evenly across 4 slices, spreading it in a generous, even layer. Place the remaining 4 slices on top to form 4 stuffed sandwiches, pressing gently to seal.
03 - In a wide, shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, ground cinnamon, and salt until fully combined and smooth.
04 - Carefully dip each stuffed sandwich into the egg custard, allowing both sides to soak for about 10 seconds per side. Ensure even coating without oversaturating the bread.
05 - Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet or griddle set over medium heat. Once the butter is foaming, place the soaked sandwiches in the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deeply golden brown and heated through to the center.
06 - Transfer the cooked French toast to serving plates. Dust generously with powdered sugar and finish with additional fresh blueberries, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a dollop of whipped cream as desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The cream cheese filling stays velvety and cool inside while the outside gets that classic French toast crunch, and that contrast is genuinely addictive.
- It looks ridiculously impressive but comes together in about half an hour, which means you can serve it to guests without actually losing your morning.
02 -
- Overstuffing the sandwiches is tempting but the filling will leak and burn in the pan, so keep it to about two tablespoons per sandwich.
- If your bread is very fresh and soft, freeze the assembled sandwiches for ten minutes before dipping, it firms them up enough to handle without falling apart.
03 -
- Cook on medium heat, not medium high, because the sugar in the custard burns fast and you want golden not charred.
- A thin layer of filling spreads more evenly than a thick dollop in the center, and even distribution means every bite is perfect.