Whipped Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast with Raspberries.
It’s soft, sweet, fluffy, buttery, eggy and well… completely delicious.
Foto: Half Baked Harvest
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- zest of 2 lemons + juice of half a lemon
- 2 teaspoons dried lavender (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
- 8 ounces cream cheese (I prefer Philadelphia brand)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 inch loaf challah or brioche bread (sliced into 1 thick slices)
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk (I like to use coconut milk)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Steps
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Add the ¾ cup sugar, lemon zest and lavender to a high-powered blender or food process and pulse for about 30 seconds or until the sugar is very fine. Stir in the remaining sugar. The sugar will keep for a few months in a sealed container at room temperature. Add the raspberries to a bowl and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the lemon sugar over the berries.
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Add the juice of half a lemon and toss, breaking up some of the raspberries to help release their juices. Allow the berries to sit for 10-15 minutes before serving.
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To make the whipped cream cheese, add the cream cheese and heavy cream to a mixing bowl.
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Using an electric mixer, beat on high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes. Beat in the honey and vanilla until just combined.
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Using a paring knife, carefully make an inch (or so) incision in the tops of each slice of bread to create a pocket. Use you finger to enlarge the inside of the pocket and create room for the cream cheese.
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Stuff the insides of the pockets with the whipped cream cheese; do your best to carefully stuff the cream cheese inside. Alternately you can slice the bread in 1/2 inch slices and smear the cream cheese on, as if making a sandwich. I prefer to do it the way I have directed above, as it keeps all the cream cheese inside the bread!
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In a shallow, medium size bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon and salt until combined. Dip the stuffed bread into the egg mixture, allowing each side to sit for 1-2 minutes in the egg mixture.
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When ready to cook the French toast. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and coat generously with butter. When the skillet is hot, cook the French toast in batches (do not overcrowd) until golden and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove and serve immediately.
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Sprinkle with lemon sugar and raspberries. DEVOUR! :)
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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