Apple Cream Cheese-Stuffed French Toast Recipe

Name: Apple Cream Cheese-Stuffed French Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 4 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 5 baking apples, about 2 1/4 pounds (peeled, cored and cut into 1/8- to 1/4-inch thick slices); 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 cup whole milk; 4 large eggs; 1 loaf brioche bread or 1 loaf soft French bread, cut into eight 3/4-inch thick slices; 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans, plus more for garnish; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
5 baking apples, about 2 1/4 pounds (peeled, cored and cut into 1/8- to 1/4-inch thick slices)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup whole milk
4 large eggs
1 loaf brioche bread or 1 loaf soft French bread, cut into eight 3/4-inch thick slices
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1
In medium bowl, stir together cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, 1/2 t cinnamon and the ginger until combined well; set aside.
2
In large bowl, toss together apples, granulated sugar and 1 t cinnamon.
3
In a large nonstick skillet, melt 4 T butter over high heat.
4
Add apple mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until just softened, about 8 minutes.
5
Remove from heat.
6
In a 13-by-9-inch shallow dish, whisk together milk, eggs, and remaining 1/2 t cinnamon; set aside.
7
Spread a heaping 1/4 cup cream-cheese mixture onto each of 4 bread slices.
8
Top each with 2 T nuts and 6-8 apple slices.
9
Cover with remaining 4 bread slices to make sandwiches.
10
Soak 2 sandwiches at a time in milk-egg mixture 5 minutes per side.
11
Add maple syrup to remaining apples in skillet and stir to combine.
12
Heat a griddle or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
13
Add 1 T oil and 1 T butter to pan.
14
Add 2 sandwiches and cook, turning once, until golden brown, 6-8 minutes.
15
Repeat with remaining 1 T oil, 1 T butter and the sandwiches.
16
Cut sandwiches in half and serve immediately topped with apples in syrup.
17
Garnish with toasted nuts, if desired.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened, 4 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Apple Cream Cheese-Stuffed French Toast falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Apple Cream Cheese-Stuffed French Toast

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