Cream Cheese Stuffed Blackberry Compote French Toast
Cream Cheese Stuffed Blackberry Compote French Toast is a delightful breakfast that combines fluffy, custard-soaked brioche or challah bread with a rich cream cheese filling and vibrant blackberry compote. Perfect for lazy weekends or special brunch gatherings, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends. With its sweet and tangy flavors, each bite transports you to cozy mornings filled with joy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick slices brioche or challah bread
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (divided)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (divided)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (divided)
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp butter for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare the Blackberry Compote: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine blackberries, 1 tablespoon sugar, and a splash of water. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until syrupy. Set aside.
- Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a bowl, mix cream cheese, remaining sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon until smooth.
- Whisk the Custard: In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, remaining sugar, remaining vanilla extract, and pinch of salt until well combined.
- Assemble the French Toast: Spread the cream cheese mixture between two slices of bread to form a sandwich. Repeat with remaining bread.
- Soak the Bread: Dip each sandwich briefly in the egg mixture on both sides.
- Cook Until Golden Brown: Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook each sandwich for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Serve warm topped with blackberry compote.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (190g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 120mg