Blueberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast (Printable Version)

Golden brioche soaked in vanilla eggs, stuffed with cream cheese and cooked blueberries for a flavorful brunch.

# Everything You’ll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 12 ounces fresh blueberries
02 - 2 teaspoons water
03 - 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

→ Egg Mixture

04 - 4 large eggs
05 - 1 cup whole milk
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Bread

07 - 1 loaf sliced brioche bread, 10 slices

→ Fats and Sweeteners

08 - 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
09 - 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

→ Cream Cheese Filling

10 - 8 ounces cream cheese, 33% fat, softened
11 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
12 - 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

→ Optional Toppings

13 - Softened salted butter
14 - Maple syrup

# Steps to Cook:

01 - Preheat the oven to 250°F. Line a baking sheet with a cooling rack to keep cooked pieces warm.
02 - Combine blueberries, water, and 1 tablespoon powdered sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium flame until blueberries start breaking down and the mixture simmers. Continue cooking on low heat for 5-6 minutes until sauce thickens but some berries remain intact. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - Whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla extract in a shallow dish. Dip each brioche slice into the mixture, soaking for approximately 30 seconds on each side.
04 - Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt 2 tablespoons butter. Cook four soaked bread slices until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer cooked slices to the cooling rack placed in the oven to keep warm. Repeat this process with remaining butter and bread slices.
05 - In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese with lemon zest and the remaining powdered sugar until smooth.
06 - Top each piece of French toast with a dollop of the cream cheese filling and spoonful of blueberry sauce. Optionally, add a second piece of French toast on top and serve with softened butter and maple syrup for added indulgence.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For best results, keep cooked slices warm in the oven on a cooling rack to maintain crispness.

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