Description
Indulge in this delicious Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast with Blackberry Compote, a decadent breakfast treat that combines creamy filling with sweet berry sauce.
Ingredients
- 8 slices of thick bread (like brioche or sourdough)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for frying)
- 2 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon arrowroot powder (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tablespoon water (if using arrowroot)
Instructions
- In a bowl, blend the softened cream cheese with confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract until creamy and smooth.
- Generously spread the cream cheese mixture between two slices of bread, forming a delightful sandwich. Repeat this process for the remaining slices.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and ground cinnamon until the mixture is uniform.
- Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt the butter, ensuring it evenly coats the surface.
- Carefully dip each stuffed sandwich into the egg mixture, making sure both sides are thoroughly coated.
- Place the coated sandwiches onto the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they turn a beautiful golden brown and are cooked through.
- While the French toast is cooking, prepare the berry bliss sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the mixed berries, brown sugar, and lime juice over medium heat. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring gently until the berries soften and the mixture becomes syrupy.
- If a thicker sauce is desired, mix the arrowroot powder with water in a small bowl and stir it into the saucepan, cooking for an additional minute.
- Serve the warm French toast topped generously with the berry bliss sauce for a delightful finish.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of different types of bread.
- Feel free to substitute the mixed berries with your favorite fruits.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick breakfast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 200mg