Description
This Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast with Blackberry Compote is a decadent breakfast treat featuring golden, crispy French toast filled with a sweet cream cheese mixture and topped with a luscious homemade blackberry compote. Perfect for a special brunch or weekend indulgence, this recipe combines creamy, fruity, and cinnamony flavors in an easy-to-make skillet dish.
Ingredients
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Breads & Filling
- 8 slices of thick bread (preferably challah or brioche)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Egg Mixture
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cooking
- 1 tablespoon butter (for cooking)
Blackberry Compote
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare cream cheese filling: In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Assemble sandwiches: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly onto 4 slices of bread. Top with the remaining 4 slices to form 4 stuffed sandwiches.
- Make egg coating: In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, and ground cinnamon until well blended.
- Heat skillet: Warm a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add butter, allowing it to melt and coat the surface evenly.
- Cook French toast: Dip each stuffed sandwich into the egg mixture, coating both sides thoroughly. Place onto the heated skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy.
- Prepare blackberry compote: While cooking the French toast, combine blackberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally and simmer for about 10 minutes until the berries soften and the sauce thickens into a compote.
- Serve: Plate the warm French toast sandwiches and generously spoon the blackberry compote over the top. Serve immediately for best taste.
Notes
- Use thick slices of bread like challah or brioche for best texture and to hold the filling well.
- Make sure cream cheese is softened for easy spreading.
- Fresh or frozen blackberries both work for the compote; if using frozen, thaw slightly before cooking.
- Adjust sugar in the compote to taste, especially if berries are very sweet or tart.
- For a dairy-free alternative, substitute cream cheese and milk with plant-based versions.
- Cook on medium heat to avoid burning the French toast while ensuring it cooks through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
