CREAM CHEESE STUFFED FRENCH TOAST WITH ALMONDS

CREAM CHEESE STUFFED FRENCH TOAST WITH ALMONDS

This recipe for cream cheese stuffed french toast is buttery brioche bread dipped in batter and cooked to a golden brown, then sandwiched with a delectable cream cheese, raspberry and almond filling. Finish this brunch delight with a drizzle of syrup for an unforgettable mid-day delight!

 Course Breakfast, Brunch

 Cuisine American

 Keyword cream cheese stuffed french toast

 Prep Time 10 minutes

 Cook Time 20 minutes

 Total Time 30 minutes

 Servings 4 servings

 Calories 745 kcal

 Author Dinner at the Zoo

Ingredients

·      For the french toast:

·      4 eggs

·      1 cup of milk

·      1 tablespoon sugar

·      1 teaspoon vanilla

·      8 slices of brioche bread (can substitute challah or a different type of egg bread)

·      2 tablespoons butter

·      For the filling:

·      8 ounces of cream cheese , softened

·      1/2 cup powdered sugar

·      1 cup fresh raspberries

·      1/2 cup chopped Blue Diamond Honey Roasted Almonds

·      For serving:

·      1/2 cup raspberries

·      1/4 cup chopped Blue Diamond Honey Roasted Almonds

·      maple syrup

·      Optional garnish: mint sprigs

Instructions

1.    Whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar and vanilla.

2.    Preheat a griddle to medium.

3.    Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter on the griddle.

4.    Soak 4 slices of bread in the batter and place on the griddle. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked through.

5.    Wipe the griddle clean with a paper towel and repeat the process with the remaining tablespoon of butter and 4 slices of bread.

6.    While the french toast is cooking, make the cream cheese filling.

7.    Place the cream cheese in a bowl and beat with a mixer until light and fluffy. Add the powdered sugar and beat until combined.

8.    Cut the slices of french toast in half diagonally.

9.    On 4 plates place 1 slice of french toast. Top each slice of toast with approximately 1-2 tablespoons of the cream cheese filling, then top with 2 tablespoons of raspberries and 1 tablespoon of almonds.

10. Place the second piece of french toast on top of each stack. Repeat with remaining french toast.

11. Garnish each stack with approximately 1 tablespoon of chopped almonds, 2 tablespoons of raspberries and remaining cream cheese filling. Top with mint sprigs if using. Serve with maple syrup.

Source  https://www.dinneratthezoo.com

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