Raspberry "Cheesecake" French Toast

Name: Raspberry "Cheesecake" French Toast
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 oz. cream cheese, softened; 1 tsp. vanilla; 3 tbsp. raspberry jam; 1/2 c. milk; 2 large eggs; 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon; 8 (1/2" thick) sliced brioche; 1/2 c. raspberries, plus more for serving; Confectioners' sugar, for garnish; maple syrup

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Aug 3, 2016

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Mike Garten

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

35 mins

You'll have no problem getting everyone out of bed with this decadent breakfast dish on the table.

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Ingredients

6 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
3 Tbsp. raspberry jam
1/2 cup milk
2 large eggs
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
8 (1/2" thick) sliced brioche
1/2 cup raspberries, plus more for serving
Confectioners' sugar, for garnish
maple syrup

Directions

1. Step 1With mixer on medium speed, beat cream cheese with vanilla until smooth. Stir in raspberry jam.
2. Step 2In a large shallow dish, whisk milk, eggs, and cinnamon.
3. Step 3Spread cheese mixture on one side of brioche slices. Divide raspberries among 4 slices; top with remaining slices, pressing to make 4 sandwiches.
4. Step 4Heat a 12" nonstick skillet on medium; spray with cooking spray. Dip sandwiches into egg mixture, turning to soak both sides. Place two sandwiches in skillet; cook 2 to 3 minutes per side or until golden brown.
5. Step 5Transfer to a plate; keep warm in oven at 200 degree F while cooking remaining sandwiches. Dust with confectioners' sugar; serve with maple syrup and more raspberries.