Blueberry Cheesecake Stuffed Toast (Printable)
Creamy cheesecake and blueberries stuffed between golden-fried brioche slices for a decadent breakfast treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheesecake Filling
01 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
04 - 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
→ French Toast
05 - 8 slices brioche bread, cut 3/4 inch thick
06 - 3 large eggs
07 - 3/4 cup whole milk
08 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
10 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, for pan-frying
11 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, for dusting
→ Optional Toppings
12 - Additional fresh blueberries
13 - Pure maple syrup
14 - Freshly whipped cream
# How To Make It:
01 - In a small mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract together until completely smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the fresh blueberries, taking care not to crush them.
02 - Lay out all 8 slices of brioche on a clean work surface. Divide the cheesecake filling evenly among 4 slices, spreading it in a generous, even layer. Place the remaining 4 slices on top to form 4 stuffed sandwiches, pressing gently to seal.
03 - In a shallow dish or pie plate, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt until fully combined and smooth.
04 - Carefully dip each stuffed sandwich into the egg custard, allowing each side to soak for about 15 seconds. Ensure both sides and edges are evenly coated, then let any excess drip off.
05 - Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet or griddle set over medium heat. Working in batches if needed, cook each sandwich for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deeply golden brown and heated through to the center.
06 - Transfer the cooked French toast to serving plates. Dust generously with powdered sugar and finish with additional fresh blueberries, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a dollop of whipped cream as desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It gives you full cheesecake energy without turning on the oven or waiting for a springform pan to cool.
- The blueberries burst during cooking and create little pockets of jammy sweetness inside the crispy bread.
- You can prep the filling the night before and have breakfast on the table in under twenty minutes.
02 -
- Overstuffing the sandwiches will cause the filling to leak out during frying, so resist the urge to pile it too high no matter how tempting.
- If your bread is very fresh and soft, consider toasting it lightly before assembling so it holds up better during the custard dip.
- Crowding the pan drops the temperature and steams instead of fries, so cook in batches if needed and keep finished ones warm in a low oven.
03 -
- A tablespoon of lemon zest folded into the cream cheese filling adds a brightness that makes the whole dish taste less heavy and more balanced.
- Letting the assembled sandwiches rest for five minutes before dipping helps the filling set slightly and reduces leakage in the pan.