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Creamy Peach Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast

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A quick and easy stuffed French toast recipe featuring whipped cream cheese and sautéed peaches, perfect for a comforting and indulgent breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 6 thick slices brioche or challah bread
  • 4 ounces (115 grams) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (plus 1 teaspoon for custard)
  • 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (plus ½ teaspoon for custard)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon butter (for sautéing peaches)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk or half-and-half
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional toppings: maple syrup, powdered sugar for dusting, fresh peach slices or mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Peach Filling: In a medium skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add sliced peaches, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Sauté gently until peaches soften but still hold shape, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, beat 4 ounces softened cream cheese with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. Set aside.
  3. Prepare the Custard: In a shallow dish, whisk together 3 large eggs, 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until combined.
  4. Assemble the Stuffed French Toast: Take 6 thick slices of brioche or challah. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture on one side of 3 slices. Top with 2 tablespoons of the peach filling, then sandwich with the remaining bread slices. Press gently to seal.
  5. Soak the Sandwiches: Dip each sandwich into the custard mixture, letting it soak on each side for about 30 seconds so the bread absorbs the custard but doesn’t fall apart.
  6. Cook the French Toast: Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook each stuffed sandwich until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Lower heat if browning too fast.
  7. Serve Warm: Transfer to plates, dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with maple syrup, and garnish with fresh peach slices or mint if desired.

Notes

Do not soak the bread in custard for too long to avoid sogginess; about 30 seconds per side is ideal. Use thick bread like brioche or challah for best results. Medium heat cooking helps achieve a crispy outside and creamy inside. Frozen peaches can be used if thawed and drained well. Variations include swapping peaches for berries or apples, and vegan or gluten-free adaptations are possible.

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