RCI-BR.008.0042.001
Casa Tierra Stuffed French Toast
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Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- light cream cheese8 ozat room temperature
- loaf day-old country-style French bread1 unitcut into 16 thick slices
- -oz. jar of prickly pear marmalade1 6 unitor 6 oz. orange marmalade or fruit-based jelly
- fat-free French vanilla coffee creamer1 cup
- egg substitute32 ozor 12 large eggs
- 1 tsp
- prickly pear syrup or other fruit syrup for garnish1 unit
- Confectioners’ Sugar for sprinkling1 unit
Method
1
Mix the room-temperature cream cheese with the prickly pear marmalade (or orange marmalade) in a bowl until fully combined and spreadable.
2
Lay out 8 of the thick French bread slices on a work surface and spread approximately 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture on each slice.
3
Top each spread slice with another bread slice to form 8 sandwiches, pressing gently to seal the filling.
4
Whisk together the egg substitute (or beaten eggs), fat-free French vanilla coffee creamer, and vanilla extract in a shallow bowl until well blended.
5
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat until a drop of the egg mixture sizzles on contact.
2 minutes
6
Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, coating both sides evenly but not oversaturating, then place onto the hot skillet.
1 minutes
7
Cook the French toast for 3-4 minutes on the first side until golden brown.
4 minutes
8
Flip each sandwich carefully and cook the second side for another 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
4 minutes
9
Transfer the cooked French toast to a serving platter and dust lightly with confectioners' sugar.
10
Drizzle prickly pear syrup (or other fruit syrup) over the top and serve immediately while warm.