Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast

This delicious French toast recipe is perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch. It’s filled with a creamy strawberry cheesecake mixture and topped with a drizzle of maple syrup, fresh strawberries, and a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Let’s dive in!

### **Ingredients:**

#### For the Filling:
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1/4 cup powdered sugar
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 cup diced strawberries

#### For the French Toast:
– 8 slices thick-cut bread (like brioche or challah)
– 4 large eggs
– 1 cup milk
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
– Butter, for frying

#### For Serving:
– Maple syrup
– Additional diced strawberries
– Optional: Powdered sugar

### **Instructions:**

#### 1. **Prepare the Filling:**
– In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
– Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese and continue mixing until well combined and fluffy.
– Gently fold in the diced strawberries with a spatula until they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture. Set aside.

2. **Make the Batter:**
– In a shallow dish or pie plate, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until well blended.