Description
French Toast Dreams are bite-sized cream cheese-stuffed French toast sandwiches, golden and crisp on the outside with a creamy, cinnamon-sweet center. Perfect for brunch or a special breakfast treat, they’re served warm with powdered sugar and maple syrup.
Ingredients
1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar, plus more for dusting
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract, divided
1 tsp. kosher salt, divided
12 (1-oz.) day-old white or brioche bread slices, crusts removed
2/3 cup whole milk or half-and-half
2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
4 large eggs
Unsalted butter, for greasing
Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla, and 1/4 tsp salt; mix until smooth.
- Spread 2 Tbsp of filling on half the bread slices. Top with remaining slices and cut each sandwich into 4 squares (24 total).
- In a shallow dish, whisk milk, granulated sugar, cinnamon, eggs, remaining 1 tsp vanilla, and 3/4 tsp salt until well combined.
- Heat a nonstick griddle to 325°F or skillet over medium. Lightly grease with butter.
- Dip sandwiches quickly into custard, coating both sides. Cook in batches until golden, 1–2 minutes per side.
- Transfer to a plate, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm with maple syrup.
Notes
- Use challah or cinnamon raisin bread for variation.
- Try mascarpone, almond extract, or lemon zest in the filling for added flavor.
- Add fresh berries, jam, Nutella, or chocolate chips before cutting sandwiches for a fun twist.
- Top with whipped cream, caramel sauce, or caramelized bananas for an indulgent brunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
