STUFFED FRENCH TOAST TASTY RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
• For the cheesecake filling: in a small bowl, combine cream cheese, egg, heavy cream, sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
• For the French toast egg mixture, combine eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir until well incorporated.
• Dip slices of brioche in egg mixture.
• Transfer brioche slices and cover bottom of a loaf pan, using a half or a quarter of a slice if necessary.
• Cover the slices with cheesecake filling and spread evenly.
• Layer another row of brioche slices and top with slices of strawberry and banana.
• Layer one last row of brioche slices using small pieces of the bread to fill in the holes.
• Bake for 30 minutes covered, then 10 minutes uncovered.
• Let cool to room temperature.
• Invert the loaf onto a parchment paper-lined baking tray.
• Brush top of loaf with butter and sprinkle sugar over top.
• Broil on high for 5 minutes or until sugar starts to carmelize.
• Garnish with more strawberries, banana, and powdered sugar. Slice and serve.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Make the French toast: Using a paring knife, make a small slit in the side of each slice of bread, going almost to the other side, but not all the way through. Set aside.
• In a large pot over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla bean seeds and bring to a simmer. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is warmed through, about 5 minutes.
• Add the eggs to a large bowl. Slowly a ladleful of the cream mixture and whisk to temper the eggs so they do not scramble. Remove the cream mixture from the heat and slowly stream the egg mixture into the pot, whisking to combine. Let cool to room temperature.
• Arrange the sliced brioche in a 9 x 13-inch (19 x 27 cm) baking dish. Pour the cooled custard mixture over the bread. Let soak for at least 1 hour.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Transfer the soaked brioche to a clean 9 x 13-inch (19 x 27 cm) baking dish. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
• While the toast bakes and cools, make the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, ricotta cheese, and strawberries. Beat with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until fully combined and fluffy. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip and chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• Make the macerated strawberries: In a separate medium bowl, combine the strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, and lemon zest. Stir well, then set aside to macerate for 10 minutes.
• Make the chantilly cream: In a separate medium bowl, combine the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla. Beat with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form.
• Pipe the ricotta and cream cheese mixture into the center of each slice of French toast, being careful not to overfill.
• Top each slice of French toast with a generous sprinkle of turbinado sugar. Brûlée the sugar with a kitchen torch until melted and golden brown.
• Add the blueberries and maple syrup to the macerated strawberries and stir to combine.
• Garnish each slice of brûléed French toast with a spoonful of the berry mixture, a dollop of chantilly cream, and a mint leaf. Serve immediately.
• Enjoy!