This mouthwatering recipe combines fluffy French toast, creamy filling made with cream cheese and blueberries, and a tangy orange-infused maple syrup. It is a perfect breakfast or brunch dish that will surely impress your family and friends. The combination of sweet and tangy flavors makes it irresistible and the orange maple syrup adds a refreshing twist. It takes only a few minutes to prepare and will leave you craving for more. Try this easy recipe and treat yourself to a decadent morning delight.
Ingredients
- 8 slices of thick bread (such as brioche or challah)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup maple syrup
- Zest of 1 orange
- Juice of 1 orange
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar. Mix until smooth and creamy. Stir in the fresh blueberries and set aside.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Take one slice of bread and spread a generous amount of the cream cheese and blueberry mixture on it. Top it with another slice of bread to make a sandwich.
- Dip the prepared sandwich in the egg mixture, making sure it is coated on both sides.
- In a large skillet, melt a tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Place the dipped sandwich in the skillet and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches.
- In a small saucepan, combine the maple syrup, orange zest, and orange juice. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat and let it cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve the French toast sandwiches warm, drizzled with the orange-infused maple syrup. Garnish with additional blueberries and a sprinkle of powdered sugar, if desired.
- Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
The combination of cream cheese and blueberries adds a creamy and fruity element to the French toast sandwich.
The addition of orange zest and juice in the maple syrup gives it a fresh and citrusy flavor.
This recipe can easily be customized by adding other fruits such as strawberries or raspberries to the cream cheese filling.
You can make the cream cheese filling in advance and keep it refrigerated until ready to use.