Description
Indulge in the rich, sweet flavors of French Toast Dreams! These bite-sized stuffed French toast squares are creamy, golden, and perfect for brunch spreads or grab-and-go mornings. Serve them with fresh fruit, crispy bacon, or a drizzle of maple syrup for a delightful start to your day.
Ingredients
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- For the Filling:
- 1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, plus more for dusting
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract, divided
- 1 tsp. kosher salt, divided
- For the French Toast:
- 12 (1-oz.) slices of day-old white or brioche bread, crusts removed
- 2/3 cup whole milk or half-and-half
- 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 4 large eggs
- Unsalted butter, for greasing
- For Serving:
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy (about 1 minute).
- Add powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Beat on medium speed until combined and fluffy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Assemble the Sandwiches:
- Spread 2 tbsp. of the cream cheese mixture onto half of the bread slices, spreading to the edges.
- Top with the remaining bread slices to create sandwiches.
- Cut each sandwich into 4 equal squares, yielding 24 small sandwiches.
- Make the Custard:
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the milk, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, eggs, the remaining 1 tsp. vanilla extract, and 3/4 tsp. salt until just combined.
- Cook the French Toast:
- Preheat a nonstick griddle to 325°F or a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter.
- Dip each sandwich square into the custard, flipping quickly to coat both sides. Let excess liquid drip off before placing on the hot griddle.
- Cook the sandwiches for 1–2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Transfer cooked squares to a plate and repeat with the remaining sandwiches.
- Serve:
- Dust the French toast squares with powdered sugar and serve warm with maple syrup for dipping.
Notes
- To save time, assemble the sandwiches the night before and store them in the refrigerator, ready to dip and cook the next morning.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container and reheated on a skillet or in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 squares
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg