Season 02 - Breakfast / S02B20
Guava and Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast
Prep: 10 minutesCook: 10 minutesTotal: 20 minutes
Story
The morning sun poured through the kitchen window as Don Luis spread sweet guava paste over fluffy bread slices. 🥖✨ “A breakfast that tastes like dessert?” he chuckled. “Now that’s the way to start the day.” With rich cream cheese, golden-brown toast, and a drizzle of honey, this dish is pure indulgence with a tropical twist. 🍯🍓
Ingredients
- For the Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 0.25 cup guava paste, softened
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- For the French Toast:
- 8 slices of brioche or thick-cut bread
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup milk
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp butter for cooking
- For Topping:
- Fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries)
- Drizzle of honey or maple syrup
- Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- 11️⃣ Make the Filling – In a bowl, mix cream cheese, guava paste, and honey until smooth. 🍯🍓
- 22️⃣ Assemble the French Toast – Spread the filling on 4 slices of bread, then top with the remaining slices to make sandwiches. 🥖✨
- 33️⃣ Prepare the Batter – In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. 🍦🥛
- 44️⃣ Dip & Cook – Heat butter in a pan over medium heat. Dip each sandwich in the batter, coating both sides. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. 🧈🔥
- 55️⃣ Serve & Enjoy – Top with fresh berries, honey, and powdered sugar. 🍓🍯✨
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