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Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast with Berries

Brioche bread is seared to perfection with rich egg custard, layered with cheesecake filling and topped with fresh berries.
Course Breakfast
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 -6
Author Holly- 3 Yummy Tummies

Ingredients

  • 8 slices of brioche bread
  • 4 Eggs
  • 1/2 C. Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 Tsp. Vanilla
  • 2 Tbsp. Sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. Butter
  • Fruit Topping
  • 1 lb. of Fresh strawberries
  • 1/2 C. Fresh blueberries
  • 1/4 C. Agave Nectar
  • Cheesecake Filling:
  • 8 Oz. Cream Cheese; softened
  • 3 Tbsp. Lemon juice
  • 1 C. Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1/4 C. Sugar
  • Topping:
  • 2 whole graham crackers lightly crushed

Instructions

  1. Remove strawberry stems and thinly slice lengthwise.
  2. Place strawberries with blueberries in a medium size bowl.
  3. Add Agave Nectar and lightly stir.
  4. Cover and place in the refrigerator.
  5. Prepare the Cheesecake filling;
  6. In a chilled bowl; beat the heavy whipping cream with 2 tbsp. of sugar on high until thickened.
  7. In a separate bowl; beat the cream cheese with 2 tbsp. of sugar and the lemon juice until smooth.
  8. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
  9. Refrigerate the mixture.
  10. Prepare the French toast:
  11. In a medium bowl; whisk together the eggs, 2 tbsp. of sugar, vanilla and heavy whipping cream.
  12. Add around 1 Tbsp. of butter to a large skillet on medium heat.
  13. Once butter is melted, dip each side of the brioche bread in the custard mixture until thoroughly coated.
  14. Place on a single layer in the skillet and cook until lightly golden brown; around 2 minutes per side.
  15. Set the prepared French toast slices aside on a plate.
  16. Spread desired amount of the cream cheese mixture between 2 slices of French toast.
  17. Top with desired amount of the fruit mixture and sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs.
  18. Cut into 2 triangles before serving.