French toast is always a fun brunch treat and you’re going to love this cheesecake stuffed french toast topped with a warm berry sauce. Even though this looks fancy, all the components are simple and you can have it on the table in about 30 minutes!
You’ll start by making the berry sauce and then whip up the cheesecake filling while it’s simmering. I like to make the filling with coconut cream, but if that isn’t your thing, this french toast is also terrific with a traditional cheesecake filling – just swap heavy cream for the coconut cream.
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.
Stuffed French Toast
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this recipe:
Berry Sauce Ingredients
- frozen mixed berries
- granulated sugar
Cheesecake Filling Ingredients
- cream cheese
- coconut cream or heavy cream
- coconut extract or vanilla extract
- powdered sugar
Not a fan of coconut? No problem! Just swap heavy cream for the coconut cream and vanilla extract for the coconut extract. This recipe is terrific both ways.
French Toast Ingredients
- French bread
- eggs
- milk and vanilla extract
- cinnamon and salt
While cheesecake stuffed french toast is awesome for breakfast or brunch, it also works as a great option for brinner. So, if brunch isn’t your thing, enjoy it as dinner – because I know you can’t resist all those berries on top and that creamy coconut cheesecake in the middle.
Some other breakfast-for-dinner favorites that we enjoy are sweet rolls and pancakes. And if you’re craving something more savory, I have that covered too!
Sausage Stuffed French bread is filled with a savory combination of sausage, eggs, and cheese creating a hearty breakfast or brunch. Hollowed-out French bread is the perfect vessel to hold warm, seasoned sausage, creamy eggs, and gooey cheese.
Fluffy eggs, savory ham, and bright peppers are topped with plenty of cheese in this Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole with a wonderful flaky crust. While warm hash browns, crumbled bacon, eggs, and cheese create an Amish Breakfast Casserole that is pure morning magic.
Fluffy buttermilk pancakes filled with crumbled breakfast sausage add up to a whole lot of awesomeness in these Sausage Pancakes. And when you add crisp savory bacon to a stack of fluffy buttermilk pancakes, you wind up with the best Bacon Pancakes you’ll ever have the pleasure of eating.
Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast with Berry Sauce
Ingredients
Berry Sauce Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen mixed berries
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
Cheesecake Filling Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 6 tablespoons coconut cream OR heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon coconut extract OR vanilla extract
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
French Toast Ingredients
- ½ loaf French bread
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- additional of powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
Berry Sauce Instructions
- Place the frozen fruit and the sugar in a small saucepan. Set the heat to low, stirring occasionally, until the berries have softened. This should take between 5-10 minutes.
- Once the berries are mostly thawed, increase the heat to medium. Mash them with a potato masher and stir constantly while the liquid simmers for about 2 minutes. Set aside until ready to serve.
French Toast Instructions
- While the sauce is simmering, 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.
Notes
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{originally published 6/28/15 – recipe notes and photos updated 9/5/24}
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!