Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast Recipe

Step by Step Method

Step 1

In a medium saucepan

Step 2

Heat the strawberries, saltand 1/2 cup white sugar over medium heat.

Step 3

In a small bowl

Step 4

Mix the cornstarch and water together and add to the strawberries.

Step 5

Cook and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low

Step 6

And simmer while preparing remaining ingredients, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

In a shallow bowl

Step 8

Whisk the eggs, salt,milk, and cinnamon together.

Step 9

Set aside.

Step 10

Mix the cream cheese, vanilla extract,salt and 3/4 cup white sugar together in a bowl, until smooth.

Step 11

Cut your French bread into slices that are 2 inches thick.

Step 12

Then cut a slit in each of the slices that reaches almost to the back, but doesn't break through the other side.

Step 13

Stuff the cream cheese mixture into the bread. Repeat with the remaining slices of bread.

Step 14

In a large skillet

Step 15

Heat the butter over low-medium heat.

Step 16

Dip the stuffed bread in the egg mixture

Step 17

Covering both sides and letting the excess drip off, then place in the skillet.

Step 18

Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.

Step 19

Cover with a lid in the beginning to get inside hot

Step 20

Spoon over the syrup and use reddi whip along with butter

Step 21

Sprinkle on cinnamon

Tips

No special items needed.

Editorial Notes

The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.

Tips for selecting ingredients

When selecting strawberries for this recipe, look for firm, ripe berries with a deep red color.
When selecting the French bread for this recipe, look for a loaf that is fresh and slightly crusty on the outside.

Ingredient substitutions

Instead of syrup, use pureed mangoes mixed with honey for a tropical twist. The benefit of this substitution is that the mangoes provide a natural sweetness and flavor to the French toast that is unique and refreshing. Additionally, the honey adds a slight touch of sweetness and helps to bring out the flavor of the mangoes.
Instead of butter, use coconut oil for a creamy, coconut flavor. The benefit of this substitution is that coconut oil is a healthier alternative to butter and adds a creamy, tropical flavor to the French toast. It also helps to give the French toast a crispier texture.

Variations

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast Mix 1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips into the cream cheese mixture before stuffing the French toast slices. Cook the French toast slices as directed in the original recipe. Drizzle with chocolate syrup and top with whipped cream and chocolate chips.

Serve with

Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing

RECOMMENDED DISH DESCRIPTION: This light and refreshing fruit salad with a honey lime dressing is the perfect accompaniment to the decadent Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast. The combination of sweet and tart flavors will tantalize your taste buds!

Sweet Potato Hash Browns

RECOMMENDED DISH DESCRIPTION: These Sweet Potato Hash Browns are the perfect complement to the Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing. The crunchy texture of the hash browns is a great contrast to the light and refreshing flavors of the fruit salad, and the sweet potato adds an extra layer of flavor to the meal.

FAQ

Q: How do I stuff the cream cheese mixture into the bread?

A: Cut the French bread into slices that are 2 inches thick, then cut a slit in each of the slices that reaches almost to the back, but doesn't break through the other side. Stuff the cream cheese mixture into the bread. Repeat with the remaining slices of bread.

Q: What temperature should I bake the stuffed French bread?

A: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the stuffed French bread for 20 minutes.