Strawberries & Cream Stuffed French Toast

This strawberries & cream stuffed French toast is no ordinary breakfast recipe. It’s made with a homemade brioche loaf, stuffed with a sweet cream cheese filling and fresh strawberries, soaked in a milk, egg mixture, and then cooked until golden & crispy. Just when it seems like it can’t get any better, this decadent brioche French toast is topped with homemade whipped cream, more fresh strawberries, and a generous drizzle of maple syrup.

Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

For the strawberries & cream filling:

• 227 g (8 oz) block-style cream cheese, cold
• 38 g (⅓ cup) powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
• 12 oz fresh strawberries, + more for topping

For the french toast:

• 1 brioche loaf, cut into 1” slices
• 227 g (1 cup) whole milk
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

For the whipped cream:

• 113 g (½ cup) heavy cream, cold
• 12 g (1 tablespoon) granulated sugar

Step by Step Instructions

Here are step-by-step photos and instructions on how to make this overnight brioche bread recipe!

STEP 1: Make the cream cheese filling. In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla bean paste. Use an electric mixer to cream until fully combined and smooth.

STEP 2: Assemble the French toast. Spread a generous amount of the cream cheese filling onto one side of each brioche slice. Arrange an even layer of strawberries on half of the slices, then sandwich with the paired brioche slices. Set aside.

STEP 3: Make the milk egg mixture. In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt until fully combined.

STEP 4: Soak the stuffed French toast & cook. Dip each stuffed brioche into the milk, egg mixture, fully coating the sides, as well. Add a small pat of butter to the pan, then add the stuffed brioche. Once the brioche is evenly golden, after about 2-3 minutes, flip over onto the other side. Don’t forget the sides of the brioche too! Repeat with the remaining stuffed brioche.

Top each strawberries & cream stuffed french toast with whipped cream, more fresh strawberries, and maple syrup.