Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast

Instructions

1. Make the filling by combining the softened cream cheese, chopped strawberries, and 3 tbsp powdered sugar in a bowl until smooth and well mixed. Set aside.
2. Spread about 2 tbsp of the cream cheese and strawberry mixture onto 4 slices of brioche, spreading evenly but leaving a small border at the edges.
3. Top each filled slice with the remaining 4 brioche slices to form sandwiches, gently pressing the edges to seal.
4. In a shallow wide dish, whisk together eggs, whole milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until smooth and combined.
5. Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt 1 tbsp unsalted butter.
6. Dip each stuffed sandwich into the egg mixture, allowing bread to soak for about 20 seconds per side, ensuring custard seeps into edges but doesn't fall apart.
7. Carefully place the soaked sandwiches on the hot skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side, adding remaining butter as needed and lowering heat slightly if browning too quickly.
8. Transfer cooked French toast to a warm plate and keep warm in a low oven if desired while cooking the rest.
9. Dust the finished stuffed French toast generously with powdered sugar before serving.