Blueberry Stuffed French Toast: A Decadent Breakfast Treat
If you’re looking to elevate your breakfast game, this Blueberry Stuffed French Toast is the perfect dish to try. Combining the rich flavors of cream cheese, fresh blueberries, and sweet brioche, this recipe will quickly become a favorite for weekend brunches or special occasions. Here’s how to make it:
Ingredients
For the Blueberry Sauce:
- 3 cups fresh blueberries, divided 🍇
- 1/2 cup sugar 🍬
- 1 cup water 💧
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 3 tablespoons of water 🌽
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌼
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (reserved) 🍇
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened 🧀
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar 🍥
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest 🍋
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 🍋
For the French Toast:
- 1 pound brioche loaf, sliced 🍞
- 1/2 cup milk 🥛
- 1 tablespoon sugar 🍬
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon 🌰
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌼
- Pinch of salt 🧂
- 2 tablespoons butter 🧈
- 3 large eggs 🥚
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Blueberry Sauce:
Start by making the luscious blueberry sauce that will be drizzled over the French toast. In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of blueberries, sugar, and water. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it begins to simmer and the blueberries start to burst, releasing their juices. 🌊🍇
Next, stir in the dissolved cornstarch and increase the heat to medium-high. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it boil for 2 minutes, thickening the sauce. Remove from heat, and stir in the reserved 1 cup of fresh blueberries and vanilla extract. Set the sauce aside to cool slightly. 🔥🍇
2️⃣ Make the Cream Cheese Filling:
While the sauce is cooling, prepare the cream cheese filling. In a medium-sized bowl, use a hand mixer to blend the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add in the lemon zest and lemon juice, and mix until everything is well combined. This tangy, creamy filling will perfectly complement the sweetness of the blueberries. 🍋🧀
3️⃣ Assemble the French Toast:
Heat a nonstick griddle over medium heat. 🔥
In another medium-sized bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. 🍳🥛
To assemble the French toast, spread the cream cheese mixture generously over 6 slices of brioche bread. Sprinkle fresh blueberries on top, pressing them gently into the cream cheese. Cover each slice with another piece of brioche bread, pressing them together lightly to create a sandwich. 🍞🍇
4️⃣ Cook the French Toast:
Once the griddle is hot, add butter to it, allowing it to melt and coat the surface. Dip each assembled sandwich into the egg mixture, ensuring that both sides are well-coated. Let any excess drip back into the bowl. Place the sandwiches on the griddle and cook until they are golden brown on both sides and the cream cheese filling is warm and melty. This should take about 3-4 minutes per side. 🍳🧈
5️⃣ Serve and Enjoy:
Transfer the cooked French toast to plates, and drizzle the warm blueberry sauce generously over the top. Serve immediately for a decadent breakfast that is sure to impress! 🍽️🍇
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 6 servings
This Blueberry Stuffed French Toast is the ultimate indulgence, combining sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors in every bite. Perfect for a special breakfast or brunch, it’s a dish that will make any morning feel extraordinary. Enjoy!
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Blueberry Stuffed French Toast
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Ingredients
Blueberry Sauce:
3 cups fresh blueberries, divided 🍇
1/2 cup sugar 🍬
1 cup water 💧
2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 3 tablespoons of water 🌽
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌼
1 cup fresh blueberries (reserved) 🍇
Cream Cheese Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened 🧀
1/2 cup powdered sugar 🍥
1 teaspoon lemon zest 🍋
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 🍋
French Toast:
1 pound brioche loaf, sliced 🍞
1/2 cup milk 🥛
1 tablespoon sugar 🍬
1 teaspoon cinnamon 🌰
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌼
Pinch of salt 🧂
2 tablespoons butter 🧈
3 large eggs 🥚
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Blueberry Sauce:
Add 2 cups of blueberries, sugar, and water to a saucepan. Heat over medium until the mixture simmers and the blueberries start to burst. 🌊🍇
2️⃣ Stir in the dissolved cornstarch and increase the heat to medium-high. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 1 cup of fresh blueberries and vanilla extract. Set aside. 🔥🍇
3️⃣ Make the Cream Cheese Filling:
In a medium-sized bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar with a hand mixer until well combined. Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest. 🍋🧀
4️⃣ Prepare the French Toast:
Heat a nonstick griddle to medium heat. 🔥
5️⃣ In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. 🍳🥛
6️⃣ Spread the cream cheese mixture over 6 slices of brioche bread. Top with fresh blueberries, pressing them gently into the cream cheese. Cover each slice with another piece of brioche bread, pressing them together gently to form sandwiches. 🍞🍇
7️⃣ Add butter to the preheated griddle. Dip each assembled French toast sandwich into the egg mixture, letting the excess drip back into the bowl. Place the sandwiches on the hot griddle and cook until golden brown on both sides and the cream cheese is warm and melty. 🍳🧈
8️⃣ Serve the French toast with the blueberry sauce drizzled over the top. Enjoy! 🍽️🍇
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes