Stuffed French Toast (Cream Cheese and Berry)
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Achieving a gooey, decadent stuffed French toast is easy with the air fryer. Using thick-cut brioche, you'll create a pocket for a cream cheese and berry filling that stays contained and melts beautifully. On this page, find ingredient amounts, step-by-step directions, and air frying times.
Ingredients
- 4 slices thick-cut brioche or challah (3/4 inch thick)
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons strawberry or raspberry jam
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- pinch salt
Season it upThis variation is self-seasoned
Steps
- 01Mix the softened cream cheese and jam together until smooth.
- 02Cut a horizontal pocket in each bread slice. Don't cut all the way through. Slice from one edge to create a slit like a pita pocket.
- 03Spread about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese filling inside each pocket.
- 04Whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, sugar, and salt in a shallow dish.
- 05Dip each stuffed slice in the custard, 10 seconds per side.
- 06Ready for the air fryer.
- 07Dust with powdered sugar after cooking.
The pocket technique is what makes this work in an air fryer. If you just spread the filling between two slices, they slide apart. A pocket sealed on three sides keeps everything contained while the outside crisps.
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How to Air Fry It
- 01Whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, and a splash of vanilla extract in a shallow bowl.
- 02Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray the basket with cooking oil.
- 03Dip slices of thick bread into the egg mixture, coating both sides and letting the excess drip off.
- 04Place the soaked bread in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- 05Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the toast is golden brown and cooked through.
Lightly spray the basket or tray before cooking.
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