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Strawberry Stuffed French Toast

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Keyword: french toast recipe, french toast without eggs, how to make stuffed french toast, stuffed french toast
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Nicole Vranjican

Equipment

  • 1 large frying pan

Ingredients

  • 12 large slices white or sourdough bread day old or slightly stale
  • 1½ cup soy milk
  • 1½ tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp vegan butter for the pan

Filling

  • 1 pint fresh strawberries
  • 12 oz softened vegan cream cheese such as Kite Hill or Tofutti
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 tbsp powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla
  • maple syrup for serving

Instructions

Prep

  • Start by making the custard: In a wide shallow bowl, combine the soy milk, cornstarch, baking powder, nutritional yeast, vanilla, and salt. Whisk for 30-40 seconds or until the cornstarch is completely dissolved and no lumps remain. Set aside.
  • Next make the Cream Cheese Filling by combining the softened cream cheese, lemon juice, powdered sugar, vanilla and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl. Beat for 1 minute until light and fluffy, then set aside.
    *softened* cream cheese is key! It doesn't mix well when it's too cold.
  • Slice the strawberries and set aside.

Cook

  • Warm a large non-stick frying pan to medium heat (6 out of 10) and allow 1 tbsp of vegan butter to melt. 
  • While the pan warms, dip the bread into the custard and flip twice to make sure it's well saturated.
  • Then transfer the soaked slices into the pan and let the bread cook for 4ish minutes or until golden brown. Then gently flip. Cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
    👩🏻‍🍳 Tip: I do this using a thin spatula and my trick is to slide it along the bottom of the pan as I wedge the spatula under the toast, as opposed to scooping the toast upward as I wedge the spatula underneath. This small adjustment makes it much easier to flip everything from French Toast to pancakes to burgers. Such a handy tip!

Assemble + Serve

  • Dollop a spoonful of the Cream Cheese Filling in between each slice of French Toast. Add the strawberries and some of the strawberry juice, and finish with a drizzle of warm maple syrup