Stuffed French Toast with Candied Pecans Recipe

Name: Stuffed French Toast with Candied Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Candied Pecans; 2 qt. pecan halves; 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed; 3/4 cup maple syrup; Cream Cheese Filling; PHILADELPHIA Original Cream Cheese, softened; 1-1/3 cups powdered sugar; 8 each egg yolks; French Toast; 16 each whole eggs, lightly beaten; 1-1/2 qt. milk; 32 slices pullman white bread slices; 2 qt. tempura batter mix, prepared

Servings: persons

Candied Pecans
2 qt. pecan halves
1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup maple syrup
Cream Cheese Filling
PHILADELPHIA Original Cream Cheese, softened
1-1/3 cups powdered sugar
8 each egg yolks
French Toast
16 each whole eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 qt. milk
32 slices pullman white bread slices
2 qt. tempura batter mix, prepared

1
Candied Pecans: Combine ingredients; spread onto bottom of parchment paper-lined full-sheet pan (or in paper-lined half-sheet pan for trial recipe).
2
Bake in 350 degrees F standard oven 13 to 15 min.
3
or until nuts are crystallized, stirring every 5 min.
4
Cool completely in pan.
5
Coarsely chop.
6
Cream Cheese Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar and egg yolks in 6-qt.
7
bowl of mixer fitted with paddle attachment until blended.
8
(Do not overmix.)
9
Stir in nuts.
10
Refrigerate until ready to use.
11
French Toast: Whisk together whole eggs and milk until well blended.
12
Refrigerate until ready to use.
13
Spread #16 scoop of Cream Cheese Filling over each of 16 bread slices (or over each of 4 bread slices for trial recipe) to within 1/4 inch of edges.
14
Cover with remaining bread slices.
15
Cut each sandwich into thirds.
16
For each serving: Heat oil in deep fryer to 350 degrees F. Dip 3 sandwich pieces, 1 at a time, in milk mixture, then in tempura batter.
17
Fry 3 to 4 min.
18
or until golden brown; drain.
19
Serve immediately.

1642

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.
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: Candied Pecans, 2 qt. pecan halves, 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed, 3/4 cup maple syrup, and more.

Yes, Stuffed French Toast with Candied Pecans 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!

Stuffed French Toast with Candied Pecans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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