Fluffy Stuffed Strawberry French Toast
Fluffy Stuffed Strawberry French Toast is filled with creamy ricotta and fresh strawberries.Cooked until golden brown, it makes a cozy breakfast or brunch recipe.Serve warm with maple syrup, powdered sugar, and whipped cream.
Ingredients
- 8 thick slices brioche or challah bread
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- Maple syrup
- Powdered sugar
- Whipped cream
- Extra sliced strawberries
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, cream cheese, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Add a splash of milk if needed.
- Using a paring knife, carefully cut a pocket into each bread slice without cutting all the way through.
- Fill each bread pocket with about 2 tablespoons of the creamy filling and several slices of fresh strawberries.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, granulated sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt butter evenly across the surface.
- Dip each stuffed bread slice into the custard mixture for about 15 to 20 seconds per side. Avoid over-soaking.
- Place the soaked bread slices onto the hot skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and slightly crisp.
- Continue cooking remaining slices, adding more butter as needed.
- Serve Fluffy Stuffed Strawberry French Toast warm with powdered sugar, maple syrup, whipped cream, and extra strawberries.
Notes
- Swap strawberries with blueberries or raspberries for variety.
- Mascarpone cheese can replace ricotta for an even richer filling.
- Serve with turkey ham or breakfast potatoes for a complete brunch spread.
- A drizzle of honey also pairs beautifully with this stuffed French toast recipe.