Quesitos-Stuffed French Toast

Ingredients

• For the French Toast:
• 4 thick slices of brioche or challah bread 🍞
• 2 eggs 🥚
• 0.5 cup milk 🥛
• 1 tbsp sugar 🍯
• 1 tsp vanilla extract 🌿
• 0.5 tsp cinnamon ✨
• Pinch of salt 🧂
• 1 tbsp butter (for cooking) 🧈
• For the Quesitos Filling:
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened 🧀
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar ❄️
• 0.5 tsp vanilla extract 🌿
• Toppings:
• 0.25 cup honey or maple syrup 🍯
• 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting) ❄️
• Fresh berries (optional) 🍓

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Prepare the Filling
2. 2In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
3. 32️⃣ Prepare the French Toast Batter
4. 4In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
5. 53️⃣ Stuff the Bread
6. 6Carefully slice each piece of bread in the middle (without cutting all the way through) to create a pocket. Spoon in a generous amount of the cream cheese filling.
7. 74️⃣ Cook the French Toast
8. 8Heat a pan over medium heat and melt the butter. Dip each stuffed slice into the batter, coating both sides. Cook for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
9. 95️⃣ Serve & Enjoy
10. 10Plate the French toast, drizzle with honey or syrup, and dust with powdered sugar. Add fresh berries for a fruity twist! 🍓✨