Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 Loaf Texas Toast (or any thick bread, approximately 8-10 slices)
  • (1) 8-ounce pkg. Cream Cheese (softened)
  • 1/3 cup Strawberry Jam
  • 2/3 cup Strawberries (sliced into small pieces)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fresh Lemon Zest
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • 3 Eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla
  • 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 5 Tablespoons Butter (for pan)
  • Fresh Berries -- Blueberries (Blackberries and Strawberries)
  • Powdered Sugar
  • Real Maple Syrup
  • Fresh Whipped Cream

Instruction

  • In a small bowl, beat together cream cheese, jam, and lemon zest. Fold in fresh strawberries. Spoon mixture on piece of bread and top with another piece of bread.
  • In a shallow dish, whisk together milk, eggs, vanilla and brown sugar.
  • Heat skillet on medium low heat and add 1 Tablespoon of butter per french toast.
  • Working in batches, dip each piece of french toast into custard batter. Let each side soak for about 10 seconds. Add the soaked slices to the sizzling butter in the skillet.
  • Cook until golden brown -- about 4 minutes per side.
  • Serve with fresh berries, powdered sugar, whipped cream and real maple syrup.