This Blueberry Stuffed French Toast will be a hit at your next brunch celebration! French toast gets a decadent upgrade in this recipe! The luscious Blueberry Compote and sweetened cream cheese filling create a delicious combination of flavors and textures on your plate!
If you love French Toast as much as my family and I do, try our Easy Sourdough French Toast or our favorite Brioche French Toast! Don't forget some delicious Breakfast Sides to go with it!
I love making this Blueberry Stuffed French Toast for entertaining because it is so pretty, but it's also so delicious it's like having blueberry cheesecake for breakfast. My guys love blueberries, especially the blueberry sauce in this recipe, so this is also a favorite make-ahead recipe for Sunday Brunch. It's also a favorite of our breakfast recipes for Christmas morning. It can be prepped the night before and popped in the oven the next morning, which is a lifesaver for a busy mom of 4! This method makes it turn our more like a French toast casserole. Everyone will love waking up to the smell of yummy blueberries and sweet cinnamon baking! Just like this Blueberry Cobbler Bubble-up!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
This stuffed French toast recipe is:
- Delicious and Indulgent: The combination of blueberry cheesecake-like filling, and perfectly cooked French baguette creates a really special Brunch dish for celebrations!
- Versatile: This recipe is perfect for brunch but can also be a delicious dessert!
- Crowd-Pleaser: this dish will be a show stopper, especially for blueberry lovers when you are entertaining. It's visually so beautiful to serve to your guests!
Ingredient Notes
- Blueberries: I use frozen blueberries because I always have them on hand but feel free to use fresh berries when they are in season.
- Maple Syrup: adds a natural sweetness to the blueberry filling. You can also use brown sugar if you prefer.
- Lemon Juice: use fresh lemon juice to add brightness to the dish and balance the sweetness.
- Cornstarch: thickens the blueberry filling.
- Salt: for balancing and enhancing flavors.
- Eggs: use large eggs for this recipe.
- Milk: I use 2% milk but feel free to use the milk of your choice.
- Vanilla Extract: adds delicious flavor and aroma.
- Cinnamon : infuses the French toast with classic warm, cozy spice.
- French Baguette: baguettes absorb the French toast custard and have crispy edges after baking!
- Cream Cheese: ensure it's softened for easy spreading. I love purchasing whipped cream cheese for even easier prep!
- Powdered Sugar: slightly sweetens the cream cheese and provides cheesecake-type element to the dish.
How to Make Stuffed Blueberry French Toast?
1: Prepare the Blueberry Compote!
2: Add custard ingredients for French toast in a large bowl.
3: Whisk custard until combined.
4: Cut the baguette into slices. Prepare a baking dish by greasing it with melted butter.
5: Place the baguette slices in the bottom of the dish.
6: Add about a tablespoon of cream cheese filling on top of each slice of bread.
7. Next, layer the juicy blueberries over the cheesecake filling.
8. Pour custard over the stuffed French toast.
9: Cover with aluminum foil and bake until golden brown and custard is cooked through.
10: Top with extra compote and serve immediately with a little powdered sugar or maple syrup if desired!
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Use thick-cut bread, thick slices of bread, will absorb the custard mixture without becoming too soggy!
2. Don't oversoak, dip the bread slices into the custard mixture, on each side until evenly coated but not oversoaked.
3. Cook over medium heat until golden and crisp on the edges and cooked through in the middle not soggy or wet.
1. Use a day or two old bread. You need a firmer texture to ensure your French toast is not soggy when soaked in the custard! If your bread is fresh you can lightly toast it before soaking.
2. Don't oversoak your bread slices into the custard.
3. Cook through on medium heat.
4. Use a wire rack to place cooked French Toast to allow any excess moisture to evaporate, helping it to stay crispy!
French Toast is ready when it's golden brown on both sides and cooked through in the center. If it feels firm and springs back slightly when pressed, it's done cooking. If it feels wet or soggy, it needs more time to cook.
You can always check the internal temperature using a food thermometer. The internal temperature of the French Toast should be 160°F (71°C).
Expert Tips
- Make Ahead: For a stress-free morning assemble the stuffed French toast the night before. (If you like your baked French toast to have a bread pudding-like texture you can soak it overnight. If not you can add the custard in the morning while the oven is preheating). Refrigerate the assembled dish and bake it fresh in the morning!
- Thick-Cut Bread: Using a quality French baguette is crucial for a custard-like interior and a golden, crispy exterior. If your bread is fresh you may want to "dry it" by lightly toasting the slices before soaking to avoid soggy French toast.
- Soften Cream Cheese: For easy spreading, soften at room temperature or use the microwave in 10 second increments. *HOT TIP- use whipped cream cheese and no need to soften!
Recipe Variations
- Experiment with different fruit compotes in the filling like strawberry, raspberry, or peach.
- Top with a layer of chopped nuts (like sliced almonds or chopped pecans) to the cream cheese filling or the top for extra texture.
- Use lemon zest or orange zest in the blueberry filling or orange juice in the custard for extra citrusy flavor.
Recipe Substitutions
- Try different types of bread, like cinnamon swirl, French bread, challah bread, or even whole-grain varieties.
- If you can find blueberry cream cheese, feel free to use that in place of plain cream cheese.
- Make it vegan by using plant-based alternatives for eggs, milk, and cream cheese.
- Try a drizzle of honey or agave as a swap for maple syrup if desired.
Storage Tips
- This recipe is best enjoyed the day it is baked. Store any leftover French Toast in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
- Reheat in the microwave or in the oven or toaster oven to maintain the crispy exterior.
I hope you love this Stuffed Blueberry French Toast. If you make it, leave a comment and a rating! I'd love to know how you liked it. Enjoy, xoxo!
Recipe
Blueberry Stuffed French Toast
Ingredients
- 1 batch Blueberry Compote
Custard Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch salt
- 1 French baguette cut into 16 1 inch thick slices
Cream Cheese Filling
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Blueberry Filling
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:
- In a small bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
Assemble the Stuffed French Toast:
- Slice the baguette into 16 pieces
- Lay 8 slices of bread onto a lightly greased baking dish.
- Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture on half of them.
- Spoon a dollop of the blueberry filling on top of the cream cheese layer.
- Top with the remaining slices of bread to create "sandwiches."
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Pour the egg mixture egg mixture over the French Toast, making sure to coat both sides thoroughly. You can use tongs to carefully flip sandwiches in the custard to ensure they are evenly coated.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and cooked through in the middle.
Notes
- Make Ahead: For a stress-free morning assemble the stuffed French toast the night before. (If you like your baked French toast to have a bread pudding-like texture you can soak it overnight. If not you can add the custard in the morning while the oven is preheating). Refrigerate the assembled dish and bake it fresh in the morning!
- Thick-Cut Bread: Using a quality French baguette is crucial for a custard-like interior and a golden, crispy exterior. If your bread is fresh you may want to "dry it" by lightly toasting the slices before soaking to avoid soggy French toast.
- Soften Cream Cheese: For easy spreading, soften at room temperature or use the microwave in 10 second increments. *HOT TIP- use whipped cream cheese and no need to soften!
Braghan says
Oh my- this looks absolutely dreamy! I can't wait to make this for my family! I'm adding blueberries to my pickup order now!
Natalie says
You had me with "blueberry stuffed." I can't wait to make this recipe. And thanks for your tip about making this ahead of time. That will be a lifesaver! And using whipped cream cheese is genius.