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Strawberry Stuffed French Toast




Source of Recipe


Razzle Dazzle Recipes






List of Ingredients



• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  
• 8 slices of bread, white or whole wheat
  
• 3 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
  
• 3 eggs, beaten
  
• 2 tablespoons milk
  
• 4 tablespoons butter, optional
  
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, sifted
  
• Warm Strawberry Syrup:
  
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
  
• 2 tablespoons orange juice or grand marnier
  
• 3/4 cup pureed strawberries
  






Instructions



1. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, vanilla extract and cinnamon; mix until smooth. Spread 1 side of each slice of bread evenly with the cream cheese mixture. On the cream cheese side of four slices of bread, layer with some sliced strawberries evenly over the surface of each slice. Top each slice with a remaining slice of bread, pressing the cream cheese side down onto the strawberries. Press together gently to seal berries inside sandwich.
   
2. In a shallow bowl, combine the eggs and milk; mix well and set aside. Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Spray a large baking sheet lightly with cooking oil spray and place in oven. Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray or melt 1 tablespoon butter in skillet over medium high heat.
   
3. Dip strawberry sandwiches into the egg mixture, turning to soak each side, Place soaked sandwich in the hot skillet and cook on each side until browned. Remove sandwich from skillet and place on baking sheet in warm oven and repeat until all sandwiches are cooked. Just before serving, cut each sandwich diagonally; top with remaining strawberries and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar. Serve with warm strawberry syrup or maple syrup.
   
4. Yield: 4 servings
   
5. Warm Strawberry Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup, orange juice and pureed strawberries. Heat mixture over medium heat for 5 minutes or until thickened slightly, stirring frequently. Serve while warm.
   
6. Yield: 1 1/2 cups