Cherry Cheesecake French Toast

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 18
Enjoy a sweet and tangy Cherry Cheesecake French Toast
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 eggs
2/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/3 cup light cream cheese , softened
1 tablespoon Amaretto or 1 tablespoon orange juice
8 slices egg bread ( challah ) or 8 slices French bread ( about 1/2 inch/1 cm thick )
1/3 cup cherry jam
1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds ( optional )
2 tablespoons icing sugar ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
438
Sugar
20g
Fat
23g
Add a little something extra to your weekend breakfast with this Cherry Cheesecake French Toast recipe. The creamy and sweet taste of the cream cheese and cherry jam mixed with the classic taste of French toast make for a unique and delicious breakfast treat. Not only is this recipe easy to make, but it can also be customized to your liking. Try using different types of bread, such as brioche or cinnamon raisin bread, for added flavor.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, mix together eggs, milk, granulated sugar, and almond extract.
2.In a separate bowl, mix together cream cheese and Amaretto or orange juice until smooth.
3.Spread cream cheese mixture on one side of each bread slice.
4.On half of the slices, spread cherry jam on top of the cream cheese mixture.
5.Top with remaining slices of bread, cream cheese side down.
6.Dip each sandwich in the egg mixture and coat both sides.
7.Cook on a preheated griddle or frying pan over medium-high heat until golden brown and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side.
8.Sprinkle with toasted slivered almonds and icing sugar, if desired.

PROS

This French toast is a delicious twist on a classic breakfast dish, with the added sweetness and tanginess of cherry cheesecake.

It is easy to make and perfect for a weekend brunch.

CONS

This French toast is relatively high in calories and sugar, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The addition of cream cheese makes this dish higher in fat than traditional French toast recipes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This French toast does not have any particular health benefits, but it can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet in moderation.
The eggs in this recipe are a good source of protein and essential vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin D and Vitamin B12.

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