Cheesecake French Toast: Indulge in Ultimate Breakfast Treat
Indulge in the ultimate brunch treat a great menu item, my mouthwatering cheesecake French toast topped with homemade berry compote.
Ingredients
Berry Compote
- 1 cup berries of choice I mixed strawberries and raspberries
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp sugar
Cheesecake Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese room temp
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla
- ½ tbsp lemon juice
French Toast
- 2 eggs
- ⅔ cups milk
- ¼ cup sugar add ½ cup if you don't want to serve with any syrup
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla
- 4 1 " thick slices of brioche or challah bread
- 2 tbsp sugar to fry
- 2 tbsp butter to fry
- Maple syrup to serve
- Whipped cream to serve
Instructions
Berry Compote
- Chop berries into large chunks.
- Mix berries and other ingredients in a nonstick saucepan.
- Cook on low heat, stirring until thick. Set aside.
Cheesecake Filling
- Use a hand mixer to beat cream cheese for 1 minute until creamy.
- Scrape the bowl, add powdered sugar and cream.
- Whisk until thick and well mixed.
- Transfer to a piping bag.
French Toast
- Whisk eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth.
- Pour mixture into a deep large plate.
- Cut pockets in each bread slice, with a slit on one edge only.
- Fill each bread slice with cheesecake filling and press to seal.
- Dip each slice in the egg mixture, coating both sides well. Use all the mixture.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a nonstick pan on medium heat.
- Fry each bread slice until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Sprinkle extra sugar on both sides while frying to caramelize.
- Serve hot with maple syrup, berry compote, and cold whipped cream.
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Notes
- For optimal results, I suggest purchasing a whole loaf of brioche or challah bread and slicing it to your liking.
- If you don't have access to pre-sliced bread or a loaf, you can create a delicious sandwich by layering two slices of bread with the cheesecake filling.
- To enhance your experience, I highly recommend trying out different bread options such as brioche or challah for a delightful twist.