Strawberry Delight Stuffed French Toast
Experience morning bliss with our Strawberry Delight Stuffed French Toast. This indulgent breakfast features thick slices of French bread filled with a luscious strawberry cream cheese mixture. Each piece is dipped in a rich vanilla custard and grilled to golden perfection. Crowned with a banana split, drizzled with caramel, chocolate, and strawberry sauces, and finished with a dollop of fresh whipped cream, powdered sugar, rainbow sprinkles, and a sprinkling of cinnamon, this French toast transforms traditional breakfast into an extravagant sundae-inspired feast. Inspired by the flavors Serayah loves.
2
Servings
N/A
Calories
17
Ingredients
Ingredients
cream cheese
2 tablespoons (softened)
strawberry jam
1 tablespoon
strawberry
1/4 cup (sliced)
French bread
2 slices (thick slices)
egg
1
heavy cream
1/2 cup
pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon
brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon
cinnamon
1 pinch
cooking spray
as needed
banana
1 (split lengthwise)
powdered sugar
2 tablespoons
whipped cream
as desired
chocolate syrup
as desired
caramel sauce
as desired
strawberry sauce
as desired
rainbow candy sprinkles
as desired
Instructions
1
Prepare the strawberry cream cheese filling by combining the cream cheese and strawberry jam in a small mixing bowl. Fold in the sliced strawberries to ensure even distribution.
2
Create a pocket in each slice of French bread by carefully cutting a slit through one side, ensuring not to cut through to the other side. Gently stuff each pocket with the strawberry cream cheese filling.
3
In a shallow dish, whisk together the egg, heavy cream, pure vanilla extract, brown sugar, and a pinch of cinnamon until well combined.
4
Dip each stuffed slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are thoroughly coated. Allow any excess mixture to drip off.
5
Heat a non-stick griddle or skillet over medium heat and lightly coat with cooking spray.
6
Place the stuffed bread slices on the griddle and cook until both sides are golden brown, approximately 2 minutes per side.
7
Remove from heat and set aside.
8
For assembly, arrange the French toast slices on a plate, framing them with the split banana halves.
9
Dust the French toast with powdered sugar and drizzle with chocolate syrup, caramel sauce, and strawberry sauce.
10
Top with a generous helping of whipped cream, sprinkle with rainbow candy sprinkles, and finish with an additional dusting of cinnamon for extra flavor.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Strawberry Delight Stuffed French Toast?
It is an indulgent breakfast featuring French bread stuffed with a strawberry cream cheese mixture, dipped in vanilla custard, and served with banana split toppings.
What type of bread is best for this recipe?
Thick slices of French bread are recommended to hold the stuffing and custard properly.
How many servings does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes 2 servings.
What is in the strawberry filling?
The filling consists of softened cream cheese, strawberry jam, and sliced fresh strawberries.
How do I prepare the filling?
Combine cream cheese and jam in a small bowl, then fold in the sliced strawberries.
How do I stuff the French bread?
Cut a slit into one side of the thick bread slice to create a pocket, then gently fill it with the cream cheese mixture.
What are the ingredients for the custard dip?
The custard is made by whisking together an egg, heavy cream, pure vanilla extract, brown sugar, and a pinch of cinnamon.
How long should I cook the French toast?
Cook the stuffed slices for approximately 2 minutes per side until they are golden brown.
What temperature should I use for the griddle?
Heat a non-stick griddle or skillet over medium heat.
Is the bread fully soaked in the custard?
Each stuffed slice should be dipped into the mixture until both sides are thoroughly coated, allowing excess to drip off.
How is the banana prepared for this dish?
The banana should be split lengthwise and used to frame the French toast slices on the plate.
What sauces are used for drizzling?
The dish is drizzled with chocolate syrup, caramel sauce, and strawberry sauce.
Does the recipe use powdered sugar?
Yes, the French toast is dusted with powdered sugar before adding the sauces.
What garnishes are used for the final presentation?
It is topped with whipped cream, rainbow candy sprinkles, and a final dusting of cinnamon.
Is this a traditional French toast recipe?
No, it is an extravagant sundae-inspired version featuring multiple toppings and a stuffed center.
Who inspired this recipe?
This recipe was inspired by the flavors Serayah loves.
Should the cream cheese be cold?
The cream cheese should be softened to make it easier to mix with the jam.
How much vanilla extract is required?
The recipe calls for 1/2 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
What kind of cream is used for the dip?
The recipe uses 1/2 cup of heavy cream for the custard mixture.
Is any sugar used in the custard?
Yes, 1/2 teaspoon of brown sugar is added to the custard mixture.
How many strawberries are needed for the filling?
You will need 1/4 cup of sliced strawberries.
What prevents the French toast from sticking to the pan?
The pan or griddle should be lightly coated with cooking spray.
How much strawberry jam is used?
One tablespoon of strawberry jam is used in the filling.
Can I use any type of sprinkles?
The recipe specifically suggests rainbow candy sprinkles.
Is there cinnamon in the filling?
Cinnamon is used in the custard dip and as a final garnish, but not inside the filling.
What is the first step of the instructions?
The first step is preparing the strawberry cream cheese filling.
What is the order of assembly?
Arrange the toast, frame with bananas, dust with sugar, drizzle sauces, and top with whipped cream and sprinkles.
How many eggs are needed for the custard?
The recipe requires one egg for the custard dip.
What is the purpose of the brown sugar?
The brown sugar adds a touch of sweetness and depth to the vanilla custard dip.
Can this be served as a dessert?
While intended as an extravagant breakfast, its sundae-like toppings make it suitable for a dessert-style brunch.