Raspberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast

I came up with this recipe one morning while preparing breakfast for guests at my bed and breakfast. It became one of our most requested dishes and I later included it in our inn's cookbook!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 622 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 4 eggs, beaten
• confectioners' sugar for dusting
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon
• 1 cup raspberry puree
• 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1 inch slices
• butter
• nutmeg, for topping

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a bowl, whisk milk, vanilla, sugar, and cinnamon into the beaten eggs until well blended. Set aside. In a separate bowl, cream together raspberry puree and cream cheese until smooth. Make 'sandwiches' by cutting each slice of bread in half and spreading raspberry-cheese mixture in the center, then top with the other half.

Step 2

Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet or griddle. Dip bread into egg mixture, coating thoroughly. Cook until well-browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar and nutmeg. Serve immediately.