Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Blueberry Stuffed French Toast, a perfect dish for breakfast or brunch gatherings. This easy-to-make recipe features soft brioche bread filled with a luscious cream cheese mixture and topped with a homemade blueberry sauce. Each bite bursts with sweetness and creaminess, making it an irresistible choice for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a family brunch or enjoying a quiet morning, this dish promises to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 blueberries (fresh)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 pound brioche loaf (sliced)
- 9 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- salt (pinch)
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Prepare the blueberry sauce by combining 2 cups of blueberries, sugar, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until boiling.
- Thicken the sauce by adding a cornstarch mixture while stirring continuously; cook until thickened and then remove from heat.
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and remaining blueberries until smooth for the filling.
- Assemble the French toast by spreading cream cheese filling between slices of brioche to create sandwiches.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; dip each sandwich briefly into the egg mixture before cooking until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve warm topped with the blueberry sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 180mg