Name: Berry Stuffed French Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 people
Ingredients: 1 cup strawberries; 1/2 cup raspberries; 1/2 cup blueberries; 1/4 cup honey; 4 tablespoons Triple Sec*; 1 loaf French bread; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1/4 all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 8 ounces Mascarpone cheese; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 3 tablespoons heavy cream; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; maple syrup; powdered sugar; whipped cream; butter; additional berries

Overhead photo of French toast topped with berries and maple syrup on a white plate.

Decadent French Toast

This Stuffed French Toast Recipe is one of those recipes that takes breakfast to a whole new level.

The sweetness of the cheese and tartness of the berries combine perfectly between buttery golden French toast to make your mouth water and your stomach growl.

What Is Stuffed French Toast?

It’s exactly what it sounds like. Usually, a soft cheese like cream cheese, Neufchâtel, or Mascarpone is combined with sugar and heavy cream. This mixture is then spread and sandwiched between pieces of bread which are then dipped in an egg wash and cooked.

This particular recipe uses Mascarpone and adds macerated berries to the filling. However, if you prefer cream cheese or Neufchâtel, either of those will work in this recipe too.

Slices of french toast on a white plate topped with raspberries and strawberries.

Berry Stuffed French Toast Ingredients

Berries – Strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries.
Honey
Triple Sec
French Bread
Large Eggs
Whole Milk
All-Purpose Flour
Vanilla Extract
Mascarpone Cheese
Granulated Sugar
Heavy Cream
Butter
Kosher Salt

Berry French Toast on a white plate with more slices of french toast on a plate in the background.

What’s the Difference between Cream Cheese, Neufchâtel, and Mascarpone?

These cheeses are all very similar in terms of consistency. The richness and flavor vary slightly, but they are all delicious.

Cream Cheese – American origins with 33% milk fat and 55% moisture. Tangy, rich, and creamy.

Neufchâtel – French origins with 23% milkfat. Slightly less rich in flavor than cream cheese and slightly granulated in texture.

Mascarpone – Italian origins with 65-70% milkfat. Made with double or triple cream, very buttery and rich in flavor.

Berry Stuffed French Toast is a fruity, creamy, and indulgent breakfast recipe that combines macerated berries with a sweet mascarpone mixture and thick slices of French bread.

How To Make Stuffed French Toast

Milk being poured into a mixing bowl with eggs and flour.

Mascarpone cheese, sugar, and vanilla has been whipped together in a glass mixing bowl.

Mascarpone cheese filling being spread on french bread with a rubber spatula.

Macerated berries and mascaprone cheese filling on french bread slices.

French toast stuffed with berries and cream cheese being dipped in the egg mixture before cooking.

French toast cooking in a stainless steel skillet.

How To Serve Stuffed French Toast

Spoon some of the macerated berries and juice or fresh berries over the top.

Drizzle with maple syrup which adds a whole other level of depth to this beautiful dish.

Top with Homemade Whipped Cream, powdered, sugar, and anything else you heart desires!

Maple Syrup being poured on a plate of french toast with berries.

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Easy Hawaiian Roll French Toast – Dipped into a 4-ingredient egg wash!
The Best Brioche French Toast – Soaked in a rich and creamy egg wash!
Coconut French Toast – Drizzled with a creamy coconut syrup!
Champagne Raspberry Baked French Toast – Perfect for a celebration!

Ingredients

6 people

Topping Ideas

maple syrup
powdered sugar
whipped cream
butter
additional berries

Steps

Combine the berries, honey, and triple sec in a medium bowl. Let them macerate for about an hour. If you want a lot of extra berries for the top, double the recipe or you can use fresh berries on top.
Once the berries have macerated, beat the eggs, vanilla, milk, flour, and salt together in a medium bowl and set aside.
In a separate bowl, using a hand or stand mixer, whip the Mascarpone cheese, sugar, and heavy cream together until fluffy.
Cut French bread into approximately 12, 1 1/2-inch thick slices, then slice them in the center but don't cut all the way through.
Use a rubber spatula or knife to spread some of the cheese mixture one of the inner slit of each slice of bread.
Using a spoon, scoop the macerated berries holding them to the side of the bowl to let them drain a little, then scoop them into the french toast slit on top of the cheese mixture.
Quickly dip each side of the bread in the egg mixture and place it in a preheated and buttered skillet or griddle. Repeat this step for the rest of the french toast.
Cook over medium-low heat until golden on both sides and filling becomes melty. Make sure to add butter as needed.
Spoon some of the macerated berries and juice over the top and drizzle with maple syrup.

Notes

Nutritional Information is based on 2 slices per serving and does not include toppings.
Feel free to use any combination of berries as long as the total amount of berries equals 2 cups.
Triple Sec may be omitted if you would prefer to keep this recipe alcohol-free or don't have any on hand. Instead, you can use lemon or orange juice.

Nutrition

Calories614
Carbs76g
Protein14g
Fat27g
Saturated fat16g
Fiber3g
Sugar36g
Sodium527mg

Estimates per serving, when a serving size is listed.

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