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Stuffed Cream Cheese French Toast with Strawberries and Nutella Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings (6 slices, making 3 sandwiches)
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This recipe offers two delightful ways to enjoy stuffed cream cheese French toast, combining the creamy richness of softened cream cheese with fresh strawberries, bananas, and a hint of Nutella. Perfect for a sweet breakfast or brunch, these French toast sandwiches are cooked on a stovetop to golden perfection and served with fresh berries and maple syrup or honey.

Ingredients

Fruit and Toppings

  • 1 cup strawberries (thinly sliced, with some reserved for garnish)
  • ½ medium banana (sliced)
  • ½ cup berries for garnish
  • Maple syrup or honey (to drizzle over toasts)

Cream Cheese Mixture

  • 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla paste
  • 1 ½ tbsp kefir
  • 2 tsp Nutella (or more, divided)

French Toast and Coating

  • 6 slices gluten free bread
  • 1 tsp cinnamon (or more if preferred)
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tbsp brown muscovado sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Strawberries: Slice the strawberries thinly, reserving a few for garnish. Place them in a small bowl and stir with 1 tablespoon of brown muscovado sugar to coat. Set aside to macerate while you prepare the other components.
  2. Make the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large mixing bowl or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, whisk together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla paste, and kefir until smooth and creamy. Chill this mixture in the refrigerator until assembly.
  3. Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a large bowl suitable for dipping, whisk together the egg, milk, and cinnamon until well combined.
  4. Assemble the French Toast Sandwiches: On a flat surface or large plate, spread about two-thirds of the cream cheese mixture evenly across each slice of bread that will form the sandwich. Add Nutella to the remaining cream cheese mixture, stir to combine, and spread this on separate bread slices. Layer the macerated strawberries and banana slices on top of the cream cheese-spread slices.
  5. Combine and Dip: Place the Nutella and cream cheese-spread slices on top of the fruit-layered slices to form sandwiches. Carefully dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated.
  6. Cook the French Toast: Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Without adding oil (unless necessary for your pan), cook each dipped sandwich until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  7. Serve: Serve the stuffed cream cheese French toast warm, garnished with fresh berries, banana slices, a dusting of powdered sugar, and drizzled with maple syrup or honey. Optionally, add your favorite chocolate or caramel sauce for an indulgent touch.

Notes

  • Use gluten-free bread to keep this recipe gluten free.
  • The cream cheese mixture can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to a day.
  • If you don’t have kefir, you can substitute with buttermilk or plain yogurt for a similar tang.
  • Adjust the amount of cinnamon and Nutella according to your preference.
  • Make sure the nonstick pan is well heated before cooking to prevent sticking without oil.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/stuffed-cream-cheese-french-toast-with-strawberries-and-nutella-recipe/