Blueberry Cheesecake Stuffed Toast (Printable Version)
Brioche stuffed with creamy cheesecake and blueberries, golden-fried and dusted with powdered sugar.
# What You Need:
→ Cheesecake Filling
01 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
04 - 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
→ French Toast
05 - 8 slices brioche bread, cut 3/4 inch thick
06 - 3 large eggs
07 - 3/4 cup whole milk
08 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
10 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, for pan-frying
11 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, for dusting
→ Optional Toppings
12 - Additional fresh blueberries for garnish
13 - Pure maple syrup, warmed
14 - Freshly whipped cream
# How To Make It:
01 - In a small mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract with a hand mixer until completely smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the fresh blueberries, taking care not to crush them.
02 - Lay out all 8 slices of brioche on a clean work surface. Divide the cheesecake filling evenly among 4 slices, spreading it in a generous, even layer. Place the remaining 4 slices on top to form 4 stuffed sandwiches, pressing gently to seal.
03 - In a shallow dish or pie plate, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt until fully combined and smooth.
04 - Dip each stuffed sandwich into the egg custard, allowing it to soak for 10 to 15 seconds per side. Ensure both sides are evenly coated, letting any excess drip off before transferring to a plate.
05 - Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet or on a griddle over medium heat. Working in batches if necessary, cook each sandwich for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deeply golden brown and the filling is warmed through.
06 - Transfer the cooked French toast to serving plates. Dust generously with powdered sugar and finish with additional fresh blueberries, a drizzle of warm maple syrup, or a dollop of whipped cream as desired.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
- The cream cheese filling melts slightly inside the crispy French toast, creating a texture contrast that will ruin regular French toast for you forever.
- It looks elaborate but comes together in about half an hour, which means you can impress overnight guests without actually losing your morning.
02 -
- Overstuffing the sandwiches is tempting but leads to filling oozing out everywhere during cooking, so keep the layer thick but reasonable.
- If your bread is very fresh and soft, try toasting it lightly before assembling so it holds up better during the custard dip.
03 -
- Cook the sandwiches on medium heat rather than high, because a slower cook ensures the filling warms through before the exterior burns.
- Dust the powdered sugar through a small fine mesh sieve for an even, professional looking finish that photographs beautifully.