Description
A sweet and indulgent breakfast dish combining rich cream cheese and fresh blueberries, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick bread (brioche or challah recommended)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (for drizzling)
- Butter (for cooking)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: Blend cream cheese with fresh blueberries until smooth.
- Assemble the toast: Cut deep pockets in each slice of bread and stuff with blueberry-cream cheese mixture.
- Make the egg mixture: Whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a shallow dish.
- Soak the bread: Place stuffed bread in the egg mixture for 1-2 minutes on each side.
- Cook the French toast: Heat butter in a skillet and cook each piece until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve warm with powdered sugar and maple syrup.
Notes
For added indulgence, top with whipped cream or ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: French toast, Blueberry, Breakfast, Cream cheese, Family recipe