Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of thick bread (preferably brioche or challah)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cream cheese or sweetened mascarpone (for stuffing)
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips or Nutella (optional filling)
- For the cinnamon-sugar coating:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Butter or oil for frying
- Powdered sugar and syrup for serving
Instructions
- Mix cream cheese or mascarpone with one tablespoon sugar and vanilla extract; swirl in chocolate chips or Nutella if desired and set aside.
- Combine sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish for coating.
- Cut a pocket or spread filling between slices of thick bread. Pipe or spread filling evenly.
- Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and remaining sugar in a shallow bowl. Dip each stuffed slice into the mixture, ensuring it’s well-coated.
- Immediately dredge dipped bread in cinnamon-sugar mixture, pressing gently.
- Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the coated slices for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with syrup or chocolate sauce. Add berries or banana slices for extra flavor.
Notes
- Use thick bread to prevent filling from spilling and to achieve a crispy exterior.
- Ensure the filling is evenly distributed to prevent spilling during frying.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven to retain crispiness; avoid microwaving.
- You can prepare the stuffed and dipped slices in advance and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg