Embark on a delightful culinary journey with Stuffed French Toast using fresh Florida Strawberries, a sumptuous breakfast treat that combines the sweetness of Florida’s freshest strawberries with the comforting, classic flavors of French toast. This recipe transforms your morning meal into a decadent experience, featuring thick, fluffy slices of bread soaked in a rich, vanilla-infused egg mixture, then filled with a luscious strawberry and goat cheese blend. Griddled to golden perfection and dusted with powdered sugar, each bite offers a harmonious balance of creamy, fruity, and toasty flavors, making it the perfect indulgence for lazy weekend mornings or a special brunch. Get ready to savor the burst of fresh strawberries and the velvety smoothness of cream cheese in every mouthwatering mouthful, creating a symphony of taste that will leave everyone craving more. It’s positively delicious!
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups Florida strawberries, diced
- 8 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 loaf brioche bread, sliced 1 1/2-inch thick
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 eggs
- 4-6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Toppings (such as Florida honey, Florida strawberries, powdered sugar, or syrup)
- Pinch of sea salt
PREPARATION
In a small bowl, combine softened goat cheese, brown sugar and 1 tablespoon vanilla. Mix thoroughly and set aside. Prepare bread by making a pocket in each slice (do not cut all the way through). Using a small spoon fill each slice of bread with 1 tablespoon goat cheese mixture, spreading evenly. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons diced strawberries and seal by pressing edges together. Continue until all slices have been stuffed. Reserve 1/2 cup strawberries for toppings. Place into a baking dish.
In a small bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, 1 tablespoon vanilla and a pinch of salt. Pour mixture over stuffed bread slices and allow to soak for a minimum of 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Preheat a large saute pan over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons butter. Cook each slice of bread on both sides until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Serve immediately with toppings of your choice.
Fresh tip: Any variety of bread will work using this recipe to include: sourdough, whole wheat or French bread. You can also substitute cream cheese for goat cheese.
Source: Fresh from Florida, followfreshfromflorida.com
