A fun 4th of July brunch idea, this French Toast recipe features a tangy, coconut cheesecake filling and a chunky berry sauce that’s sure to impress everyone.
While this is a great brunch recipe, but in reality, I rarely make a fancy brunch at home. Something about the rare occasion of having a lazy morning doesn’t motivate me to want to get up and cook a fancy breakfast.
However, I absolutely love all sorts of brunch food. I tend to make my favorite big breakfasts for our dinners instead.
So, If brunch isn’t your thing either, enjoy it as dinner – because I know you can’t resist all those berries on top and that creamy coconut cheesecake in the middle.
Even though this french toast looks fancy, all the components are simple and it can be on the table in about half an hour. Start by making the berry sauce and then whip up the cheesecake filling.
After that, it’s super quick to fill the slices of bread with the filling, dip them in an egg mixture and cook them in a nonstick skillet until golden.
Coconut Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast with Berry Sauce
A fun holiday brunch idea, this easy French toast recipe features a tangy, coconut cheesecake filling and a chunky berry sauce that’s sure to impress everyone.
2 1/2cupsfresh or frozen berry mixturea mixture of blueberries and raspberries will yield the best results
2tablespoonscornstarch
1/2cupgranulated sugar
French Toast Ingredients
1/2loaf French bread
4ouncescream cheese softened
6tablespoonscoconut cream
1/4teaspooncoconut extract
1/4cuppowdered sugar
2eggs
1/3cupmilk
1/2teaspooncinnamon
1/4teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonvanilla
additional of powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
To make the berry sauce, combine the cold water, raspberries, cornstarch, and granulated sugar. Cook over medium heat stirring until the mixture thickens and turns clear. Stir in the additional 2 and ½ cups fresh or frozen berries and cook for an additional minute or two until the berries start to soften.
Slice the French bread into six 1 inch slices. Then, using a sharp bread knife, make an additional slice down the middle of each piece, stopping ½ inch from the bottom. Set aside.
To make the coconut filling, beat together the cream cheese, coconut cream, coconut extract, and powdered sugar in a medium bowl until smooth. Spread 1-2 tablespoons of the coconut cheesecake mixture in the middle of each piece of bread.
Beat the eggs with a whisk and then whisk in the milk, cinnamon, salt and vanilla. Pour the mixture into a pie pan or 9”round cake pan and set it next to the stove along with the bread.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Dip each piece of bread into the egg mixture for a few seconds, allowing each side to soak up a bit of the egg mixture. Place three pieces of toast in the pan and cook until lightly browned and the center cooked through about 3-4 minutes for each side. Repeat with the remaining three slices.
To serve, place each piece of toast on a plate and top with a generous helping of berry sauce. Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar if desired.
This looks so amazing! I love spending time with my family on the 4th eating burgers and patriotic desserts. Sometimes we’ll go to the beach (if it’s not too crowded) and do what we call our annual “freedom run” :). Then we watch fireworks on the balcony…oh and sing lots of patriotic songs. 🙂
welp, not exactly a huge fan of fireworks….i don’t know why! even as a little girl they always were too loud for me. hahah #80yearoldlivingina25yearoldbody. i’d say my favorite way to spend the 4th is with people i love and a bonfire/s’mores. making s’mores with reese cups is the best. 😉
4th of July weekend is one of the best times of year to spend with family and friends! Beautiful weather, picnics and and happy times with those you love!
Dawn Lovell says
I barbecue on the fourth of July and kick back and watch the fireworks!
Jessica the Baker says
This looks so amazing! I love spending time with my family on the 4th eating burgers and patriotic desserts. Sometimes we’ll go to the beach (if it’s not too crowded) and do what we call our annual “freedom run” :). Then we watch fireworks on the balcony…oh and sing lots of patriotic songs. 🙂
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
yum! Cheesecake for breakfast, I’m soooo down 🙂
TAMARA says
I LIKE TO HAVE A BBQ/POTLUCK WITH ALL MY RELATIVES. ALSO MAKE HOMEMADE ICE CREAM FOR DESSERT.
Elle P. says
I love to celebrate with a big family BBQ and then watching the fireworks together at night.
David says
We usually have a small family barbecue in the early afternoon and go watch fireworks in the evening.
Annette says
I love watching fireworks on the 4th of July.
Kristen says
I like to get a bunch of friends together for a BBQ at the beach.
Linda says
I like to have a small family cookout out on the deck.
Amy M. says
I love spending my 4th of Julys BBQing and swimming, either at the beach or a friend’s house!
manda says
I love BBQ
Amanda E. says
BBQ and watch the big fireworks show the city puts on.
Dandi D says
We enjoy having a picnic and watching the fireworks.
Tyneisha says
I love to just relax at home with a good BBQ dinner!
Ashley C says
I love to BBQ and do smores!
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Melissa M says
We like to go to the lake and shoot off fireworks.
valerie sobus says
welp, not exactly a huge fan of fireworks….i don’t know why! even as a little girl they always were too loud for me. hahah #80yearoldlivingina25yearoldbody. i’d say my favorite way to spend the 4th is with people i love and a bonfire/s’mores. making s’mores with reese cups is the best. 😉
Susan Christy says
I love going to my friends for their annual BBQ and fireworks show.
Sarah Knochel says
4th of July weekend is one of the best times of year to spend with family and friends! Beautiful weather, picnics and and happy times with those you love!
Karla says
I’m looking forward to just relaxing tonight. I might even be a lame duck and go to bed early!
Lena says
Love a good bbq with the family, then fireworks! And that recipe sounds amazing!
Kelly D says
I like to visit family and have a BBQ.
Amy L says
My favorite way to celebrate July 4th is to have my children come over for a cookout and games, then go to watch fireworks.
amanda says
DELICIOUS!