Description
Indulge in this delightful Coconut Crusted Stuffed French Toast filled with a creamy coconut mixture for a tropical breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices of your favorite bread (brioche or challah)
- 1 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup coconut flakes (for coating)
- Butter (for frying)
Instructions
- Combine the softened cream cheese, shredded coconut, and sugar in a mixing bowl. Beat until well blended.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture between two slices of bread, creating a sandwich.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth in another bowl.
- Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are thoroughly coated.
- Press the sandwiches into the coconut flakes, covering the outside generously.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook each sandwich for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- Serve warm, drizzled with syrup or topped with fresh fruit.
Notes
Customize the filling by adding chocolate chips or nuts, and use day-old bread for better texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 75mg