Description
This Cream Cheese Stuffed Blackberry Compote French Toast is a decadent breakfast treat featuring thick, rich bread filled with whipped cream cheese and sweet-tart blackberry compote. The bread is dipped in a cinnamon-vanilla egg mixture and pan-fried to golden perfection, then topped with warm blackberry compote and a dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for a special brunch or a weekend indulgence.
Ingredients
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French Toast
- 8 slices thick, rich bread (brioche or challah)
- 8 ounces whipped cream cheese
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1 ½ cups skim milk
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Powdered sugar, for garnish
Blackberry Compote
- 12 ounces blackberries
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Make the Blackberry Compote: In a small saucepan, combine blackberries, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, sugar, and water.
- Bring to Boil: Cook the mixture over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until it reaches a boil.
- Add Cornstarch: Stir in the cornstarch once and continue boiling briefly to activate thickening.
- Simmer and Thicken: Lower the heat to low and simmer the compote until it thickens to a jam-like consistency, then remove from heat.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs, skim milk, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Assemble the French Toast: Spread whipped cream cheese evenly on one side of each bread slice.
- Add Blackberry Compote: Optionally, spread about 1 tablespoon of the prepared blackberry compote over the cream cheese layer on each slice.
- Heat the Skillet: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Dip and Cook: Dip each assembled sandwich into the egg mixture to soak but not oversaturate, then place two sandwiches at a time into the hot skillet.
- Cook Until Golden: Fry each side of the sandwiches for approximately 2 minutes, or until a golden-brown crust forms.
- Repeat Cooking: Remove cooked sandwiches and repeat with the remaining, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
- Serve: Serve the French toast immediately, drizzled with warm blackberry compote and dusted with powdered sugar for a beautiful and delicious presentation.
Notes
- Use thick slices of brioche or challah for best texture and richness.
- The blackberry compote can be made ahead and warmed before serving.
- Ensure the skillet is hot enough to create a golden crust but avoid burning the bread.
- Adjust sugar in the compote based on the sweetness of your berries.
- Serve with extra butter or maple syrup if desired.
