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Cream Cheese-Stuffed Blackberry Compote French Toast Recipe

Cream Cheese-Stuffed Blackberry Compote French Toast Recipe
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A decadent breakfast featuring thick-cut brioche bread stuffed with a creamy vanilla-infused cream cheese filling, dipped in a cinnamon-spiced egg mixture, pan-fried to golden perfection, and served with a fresh, tangy blackberry compote and maple syrup drizzle.

Ingredients

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For the French Toast Sandwiches

  • 8 slices thick-cut bread such as brioche or French bread
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Butter or oil, for cooking

For the Blackberry Compote

  • 1 cup blackberries
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

For Serving

  • Maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Blackberry Compote: In a small saucepan, combine blackberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the berries break down and the mixture thickens, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Mix Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps for an even filling.
  3. Assemble the French Toast: Spread a generous amount of the cream cheese mixture onto one slice of bread and sandwich it with another slice, forming a cream cheese-stuffed sandwich. Repeat with remaining bread and filling.
  4. Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, and ground cinnamon until fully combined. This mixture will coat the sandwiches for cooking.
  5. Dip the Bread: Carefully dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, allowing both sides to soak up the liquid but not so long that the bread becomes soggy.
  6. Cook the French Toast: Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the dipped sandwiches into the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until each side is golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Serve with Compote: Serve the French toast sandwiches hot, topped with the warm blackberry compote and a drizzle of maple syrup on the side for added sweetness.

Notes

  • Use day-old brioche or French bread for best texture; fresh bread may become too soggy when dipped.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to easily mix with sugar and vanilla for a smooth filling.
  • The compote can be made ahead and refrigerated; gently reheat before serving.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute milk and cream cheese with plant-based alternatives.
  • Adjust sugar in the compote depending on the sweetness of blackberries.

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