Christmas Stuffed French Toast
Thick slices of Texas toast are layered with a smooth vanilla cream cheese filling, dipped in a cinnamon-scented egg custard, and cooked until beautifully golden. Fresh strawberries, maple syrup, and whipped cream provide an optional festive finish.
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Ingredients
Cream Cheese Filling
- 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract preferably Madagascar vanilla for a fuller flavor
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
French Toast
- 12 slices thick-cut Texas toast
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Optional Toppings
- Pure maple syrup for serving
- Fresh strawberries sliced for garnish
- Whipped cream preferably homemade
Instructions
- Place the softened cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Beat until the mixture is completely smooth and easy to spread.
- Coat one side of six Texas toast slices with a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture. Place the remaining bread slices over the filling to create six sandwiches.
- Press each sandwich together gently so the bread adheres to the filling.
- In a small bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon until thoroughly blended.
- Dip each assembled sandwich into the egg mixture, turning it so both sides are evenly coated.
- Lift the sandwich from the mixture and allow any excess liquid to drip away before cooking.
- Warm a skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt a generous amount of butter across the cooking surface.
- Once the butter has melted and begins to sizzle, arrange the coated sandwiches on the hot skillet or griddle.
- Cook until the first side develops a golden-brown exterior, then carefully turn each sandwich and continue cooking until the opposite side is equally golden.
- Transfer the cooked stuffed French toast to serving plates.
- Finish with sliced fresh strawberries, maple syrup, and a spoonful of whipped cream, if desired. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
Thick-cut Texas toast is essential for supporting the cream cheese filling and egg coating. Allowing the cream cheese to soften fully before mixing helps produce a smooth filling. Madagascar vanilla, pure maple syrup, and homemade whipped cream may be used for a richer flavor.