Blueberry Cheesecake Stuffed Toast (Printable)
Custard-soaked brioche stuffed with cheesecake and blueberries for an indulgent brunch.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheesecake Filling
01 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 2 tbsp powdered sugar
03 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ French Toast
04 - 8 slices brioche or challah bread, ¾ inch thick
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - ½ cup whole milk
07 - ¼ cup heavy cream
08 - 1 tbsp granulated sugar
09 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
10 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
11 - Pinch of salt
12 - Butter, for frying
→ Blueberry Filling
13 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
14 - 1 tbsp granulated sugar
15 - 1 tsp lemon juice
→ To Serve
16 - Icing sugar, for dusting
17 - Maple syrup
# Directions:
01 - In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
02 - In a separate bowl, combine the fresh blueberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Gently mash a portion of the berries to release their juices while leaving some whole for texture.
03 - Using a sharp knife, cut a horizontal pocket into each bread slice without slicing all the way through, creating a pouch for the filling.
04 - Spread a generous spoonful of the cheesecake filling inside each bread pocket, then layer with the blueberry filling. Gently press the bread closed to seal.
05 - In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
06 - Dip each stuffed bread slice into the custard mixture, allowing it to soak for a few seconds on each side until evenly coated but not soggy.
07 - Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add butter. Fry the stuffed French toast for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
08 - Serve immediately, dusted with icing sugar and drizzled with warm maple syrup.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- It bridges the gap between breakfast and dessert in the most unapologetic way possible.
- The cheesecake filling stays cool and creamy inside while the outside gets that perfect golden crunch.
- Blueberries burst into little pockets of jammy sweetness without any extra work on your part.
02 -
- Overstuffing the pockets will cause them to burst open during frying, which creates a mess and breaks your heart simultaneously.
- The bread needs to be thick enough to hold a pocket but not so thick that the custard cannot penetrate, aim for roughly two centimeters.
- Medium heat is nonnegotiable because too hot and the outside burns before the egg cooks through, too low and the toast turns soggy.
03 -
- If your cream cheese is stubborn and cold, microwave it in ten second bursts rather than trying to force it smooth with a fork.
- Adding a pinch of lemon zest to the cheesecake filling transforms it from good to the thing people text you about the next day.