Description
Indulge in a decadent breakfast with this Cream Cheese Stuffed Blackberry Compote French Toast recipe. Thick slices of brioche or challah bread are filled with a creamy mixture, dipped in a spiced egg batter, and cooked to golden perfection. Top it off with a sweet and tangy blackberry compote for a delightful morning treat.
Ingredients
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Bread and Filling:
- 1 loaf brioche or challah bread, sliced into 1 1/2-inch thick pieces
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Egg Batter:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter for cooking
Blackberry Compote:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fill bread slices with mixture.
- Make Egg Batter: Whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon, and salt in a dish. Dip stuffed slices in batter.
- Cook French Toast: Cook slices in buttered skillet until golden brown.
- Prepare Blackberry Compote: Cook blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice until thickened. Serve over French toast.
Notes
- Enhance cream cheese filling with lemon zest or nutmeg.
- Blackberry compote can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
