Cream Cheese Strawberry French Toast
Thick brioche stuffed with sweet cream cheese and fresh strawberries, then dipped in a custardy egg coating and cooked until golden. A special-occasion breakfast that feels indulgent but takes just 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
- 4 slices brioche or challah bread, sliced 1 inch thick
- 3 oz cream cheese, softened
- 6 oz fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- 1
Spread cream cheese on two bread slices, then layer with strawberry slices. Top with remaining bread to make 2 sandwiches.
- 2
Whisk eggs, milk, and sugar in a shallow bowl until smooth and well combined.
- 3
Heat butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until foaming, about 90 seconds.
- 4
Dip each sandwich into egg mixture, coating both sides thoroughly but not soaking. Place in the hot skillet.
- 5
Cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and edges look crispy. The center should feel soft when pressed.
- 6
Slide onto a plate and serve immediately with extra fresh strawberries on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- shallow bowl
- whisk
- spatula
- butter knife
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