Looking for a delicious breakfast idea to share with your sweetie on Valentine’s Day? Try this strawberry-stuffed French toast recipe that is sure to impress.
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With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I thought it would be the perfect time to share this easy strawberry-stuffed French toast recipe. This cozy and sweet breakfast idea is something that the whole family can enjoy together on Valentine’s Day morning, as it’s impressive but so simple to make.
Made with thick slices of Texas toast that are filled with a creamy strawberry cream cheese filling and then dipped in a vanilla-cinnamon egg mixture and cooked until golden brown, this holiday-ready breakfast idea is perfect for celebrating.
Serve this strawberry-stuffed French toast and surprise your kids, or make it for a cozy Valentine’s morning with your partner. Either way, this easy recipe will make Valentine’s Day (or any other holiday) extra special.
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Why You Will Love This Strawberry Stuffed French Toast
- Delicious, creamy, and fruity center, as the strawberry cream cheese filling makes it feel like you are eating dessert for breakfast.
- Budget-friendly recipe, since it uses simple pantry ingredients.
- Family-friendly, as both kids and adults love this sweet breakfast recipe.
- Versatile, because it can be made for breakfast, brunch, or even dessert.
- Easy make-ahead breakfast, since the filling can be prepped in advance, so it’s ready when you need it, to save time on busy mornings.
- Customizable, as you can change up the fruit filling.
- Perfect for holiday breakfasts, like Valentine’s Day, Easter, or Christmas.
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Strawberry Stuffed French Toast
Ingredients for Strawberry Stuffed French Toast
This strawberry-stuffed French toast is perfect for an easy Valentine’s family breakfast. It’s full of creamy strawberry cream cheese filling that will make your Valentine’s Day extra sweet this year.
You will need:
- cream cheese
- frozen strawberries
- sugar
- vanilla
- Texas toast bread
- eggs
- milk
- flour
- cinnamon
How to Make Strawberry-Stuffed French Toast
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, strawberries (that have been thawed and chopped), with the sugar and vanilla until it is creamy and smooth. (taste to make sure it’s sweet enough for your liking, add a little more sugar if not) Then, set aside.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, flour, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until combined.
- Spread a layer of the strawberry cream cheese mixture on one slice of the Texas toast and then top with another slice of bread to make a sandwich.
- Heat a lightly greased skillet over medium heat, then dip the stuffed sandwich into the egg mixture. (Make sure both sides are coated, but don’t soak too long.)
- Cook for about 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and heated through.
- Add some extra strawberries on top with some whipped cream and enjoy!
Variations:
- Swap out the fruit filling. You can replace the strawberries with thawed frozen blueberries, or raspberries, or have a combination of all three for a mixed berry French toast.
- Mash your strawberries. If you want a more creamy texture without the chunks of strawberries, you can mash your strawberries.
Helpful Tips:
- Drain your strawberries to avoid making your filling too soggy.
- Use softened cream cheese for easier spreading.
- Chill your filling for 10-15 minutes or make-ahead so it’s thicker and won’t leak out of the bread when dipping into the egg mixture.
- Try not to oversoak your bread when dipping it into your egg mixture, as it helps the French toast stay crispy.
- Make sure to cook on a medium-low heat and keep checking so the outside doesn’t burn as the inside is warming.
Storage
- Store your leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over low heat.
Strawberry Stuffed French Toast
Ingredients
Strawberry Cream Cheese Filling
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup frozen strawberries thawed and chopped
- 3 tbsp sugar adjust for taste
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
French Toast
- 8 slices Texas toast bread
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, strawberries (that have been thawed and chopped), with the sugar and vanilla until it is creamy and smooth. Adjust the sweetness if needed, then set aside.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, flour, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until combined.
- Spread a layer of the strawberry cream cheese mixture on one slice of the Texas toast and then top with another slice of bread to make a sandwich.
- Heat a lightly greased skillet over medium heat, then dip the stuffed sandwich into the egg mixture. (Make sure both sides are coated, but don't soak too long.)
- Cook for about 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and heated through.
- Add some extra strawberries on top with some whipped cream and enjoy!
Notes
Variations:
- Swap out the fruit filling. You can replace the strawberries with thawed frozen blueberries, or raspberries, or have a combination of all three for a mixed berry French toast.
- Mash your strawberries. If you want a more creamy texture without the chunks of strawberries, you can mash your strawberries.
Helpful Tips:
- Drain your strawberries to avoid making your filling too soggy.
- Use softened cream cheese for easier spreading.
- Chill your filling for 10-15 minutes or make-ahead so it's thicker and won't leak out of the bread when dipping into the egg mixture.
- Try not to oversoak your bread when dipping it into your egg mixture, as it helps the French toast stay crispy.
- Make sure to cook on a medium-low heat and keep checking so the outside doesn't burn as the inside is warming.
Storage
- Store your leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over low heat.
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