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Stuffed French Toast (Lemon Cream Cheese Filling)

A bright and creamy lemon-infused center makes this Stuffed French Toast stand out from the usual brunch fare. Thick brioche slices are filled with smooth lemon cream cheese, dipped in a warm spiced custard, and cooked until golden and crisp on the outside with a soft, luscious middle. Easy to make, big on flavor, and perfect for any weekend morning.
Prep Time12 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brunch, lemon cream cheese, stuffed french toast
Servings: 4 people
Author: Joshua Boquist

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest one lemon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Custard

  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted

For the French Toast

  • 8 slices brioche thick slices (or challah)
  • 4 tablespoons butter for the griddle or pan

Instructions

  • Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, lemon zest, and salt until smooth.
    Cream cheese filling for stuffed French toast.
  • Spread the cream cheese filling onto half the brioche slices, top with the remaining slices, and gently press to seal the edges.
    Spreading cream cheese on bread.
  • In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, melted butter, and salt.
  • Heat a buttered skillet or griddle over medium heat. Dip each stuffed sandwich into the custard for a few seconds per side, allowing excess to drip off.
  • Place on the griddle or pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, adjusting heat as needed so the exterior browns without burning and the center warms through.
    Flipping stuffed French toast.
  • Rest briefly, then top with powdered sugar, berries, whipped cream, or your favorite syrup.

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Notes

  • Cook over medium or low-medium heat to ensure the custard is fully cooked and set without burning or overcooking the French toast.
  • Using stale bread will help to soak up the custard. But fresh bread also works fine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 681kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 355mg | Sodium: 899mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1788IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 209mg | Iron: 2mg