Cherry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast

5 from 1 vote

This cherry cheesecake stuffed French toast is a decadent breakfast treat that is perfect for any special occasion brunch.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: Universal

Keyword: breakfast, brunch, cheesecake, cherry, cherry cheesecake, cream cheese, French toast, gluten free, vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 523kcal

1/2 cup light cream cheese or Neufchatel softened
1/4 cup vanilla or honey flavored Greek yogurt
2 large eggs
2 Tablespoons milk
2 Tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1-2 Tablespoons butter
8 slices thick-cut bread or brioche (use Gluten Free bread to make this recipe Gluten Free)
1/4 cup cherry preserves
powdered sugar optional

Stir cream cheese and yogurt together with a silicone spatula in a medium bowl until smooth. Set aside.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon until mixed. Pour into a pie plate or other shallow dish.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Melt 1 Tbsp butter in the skillet.
Spread about 1 Tbsp cream cheese mixture onto each slice of bread. Spread 1 Tbsp of the cherry preserves on 4 of the slices. Close each of the slices with the cherry preserves with a slice of bread without cherries together to form a sandwich.
Dip each sandwich in the egg mixture. Immediately place in the skillet. Repeat with remaining sandwiches. Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
Serve immediately, with powdered sugar if desired.