Description
Blueberry stuffed french toast combines creamy cheese and sweet berries between golden-brown bread slices. Rich layers of flavor highlight this classic breakfast indulgence for morning satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) brioche loaf, sliced
- 3 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (reserved)
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tbsps butter
- 2 tbsps cornstarch dissolved in 3 tbsps of water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: Simmer blueberries with sugar and water, allowing natural flavor extraction. Incorporate cornstarch to achieve a glossy consistency, then enhance with vanilla extract and fresh blueberries.
- Filling Creation: Whip cream cheese with powdered sugar, brightening the mixture with lemon juice and zest to create a silky smooth spread.
- Custard Mixture: Blend eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt into a luxurious dipping liquid for the toast.
- Assembly: Layer cream cheese filling onto brioche slices, strategically embedding fresh blueberries. Carefully seal the sandwich, ensuring a uniform closure.
- Cooking Process: Heat a nonstick griddle and generously butter the surface. Delicately coat each sandwich in the egg custard, allowing excess to drip away. Cook until achieving a caramelized exterior and ensuring the cream cheese melts completely.
- Presentation: Artfully cascade the vibrant blueberry sauce over the French toast, creating a stunning visual and flavor finale.
Notes
- Sauce Thickening Tip: Cornstarch transforms the blueberry sauce from watery to glossy, ensuring a professional restaurant-quality texture that clings perfectly to the French toast.
- Cheese Filling Technique: Whip cream cheese mixture until ultra-smooth to prevent lumps, creating a silky spread that integrates seamlessly with bread and blueberries.
- Bread Selection Matters: Choose thick-cut brioche or challah bread for maximum absorption and a luxurious, pillowy texture that holds the filling without falling apart.
- Griddle Temperature Secret: Maintain medium-low heat while cooking to guarantee even caramelization and prevent burning, allowing the cream cheese to melt gently and bread to turn golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg