Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to create this delightful breakfast treat:
- 8 slices of thick-cut brioche or challah bread
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, if out of season)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- Butter for frying
- Powdered sugar and maple syrup for serving
If you’re out of fresh blueberries, frozen ones work just as well. You can also try substituting with raspberries or strawberries for a different twist. For a dairy-free version, use your favorite plant-based cream cheese and milk alternative.
Instructions
Let’s dive into the step-by-step process of creating this scrumptious dish:
- Start by preparing the filling. In a medium-sized bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Take a slice of bread and spread about 2 tablespoons of the cheesecake mixture on one side. Top with another slice of bread to form a sandwich. Repeat with the remaining bread and filling.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and melt a tablespoon of butter.
- Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for about 10 seconds on each side.
- Place the soaked sandwich onto the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining sandwiches, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
- Once all the sandwiches are cooked, dust with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup.
As my abuela always said, cooking with love makes everything taste better. Take your time and enjoy the process!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International