Lemon Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast Recipe

Name: Lemon Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 lemon, zest of; 1/2 lemon, juice of; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 loaf French bread, day old; 6 eggs; 2 1/2 cups half-and-half; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; maple syrup; fresh berries

Servings: persons

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 lemon, zest of
1/2 lemon, juice of
1/3 cup sugar
1 loaf French bread, day old
6 eggs
2 1/2 cups half-and-half
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
maple syrup
fresh berries

1
Thoroughly blend together the cream cheese, lemon zest and juice and the sugar.
2
Slice the bread about 3/4 inch thick.
3
Spread the cream cheese over half the bread slices, then top with the remaining bread slices.
4
Beat together in a small bowl, the eggs, half and half, sugar, vanilla and nutmeg.
5
Preheat a heavy griddle over medium heat.
6
Dip each stuffed bread slice in the batter, turning to coat well.
7
Remove bread from the egg mixture, letting the excess batter drip off.
8
Cook the bread on the hot griddle until browned and crisp, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Keep the cooked french toast warm in a 300 degree oven and continue cooking the remaining slices.
9
Serve hot with maple syrup or fresh berries.

552

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1 lemon, zest of, 1/2 lemon, juice of, 1/3 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Lemon 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lemon Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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