Best 2 Cranberry Cream Cheese French Toast Recipes

Indulge in a tantalizing culinary experience with our delectable Cranberry Cream Cheese French Toast, a harmonious blend of flavors that will awaken your taste buds. This delightful dish features thick slices of bread soaked in a creamy egg mixture, then pan-fried to golden perfection. The crowning glory is a luscious cranberry cream cheese filling, swirled throughout the bread, adding a burst of tangy sweetness in every bite. Accompanying this main recipe are three additional variations to cater to your preferences: a classic French Toast recipe for those who prefer simplicity, a decadent Chocolate Chip French Toast for chocolate lovers, and a protein-packed Greek Yogurt French Toast for a healthier twist. Get ready to embark on a flavor-filled journey with our diverse French Toast recipes, promising a delightful start to your day or a special treat any time of the day.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE FRENCH TOAST

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My friend makes this French toast bake with blueberries, but I make mine with cranberry sauce. Either way, it's divine. It makes a great brunch dish for Christmas morning. -Sandie Heindel, Liberty, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

12 cups cubed French bread (about 12 ounces)
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, cubed
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
12 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups 2% milk
1/3 cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Dash ground nutmeg
Additional maple syrup, optional

Steps:

Arrange half the bread in a single layer in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with cream cheese and spoonfuls of cranberry sauce. Top with remaining bread., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, 1/3 cup syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg until blended. Pour over casserole. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Remove casserole from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with additional maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 231mg cholesterol, Sodium 382mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

FRENCH TOAST STUFFED WITH CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE

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Just made this today, found the recipe in an older cookbook from a yard sale... My grandson loved it!

Provided by Tammy Borden

Categories Other Breakfast

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

8 slice french bread
4 large eggs
1/2 c milk
1 tsp vanilla
2 Tbsp freshly-squeezed orange juice
zest of one orange
butter for the pan
FOR FILLING:
4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
4 Tbsp powdered sugar
6 Tbsp cranberry sauce

Steps:

1. Heat a griddle pan over medium heat. Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, orange zest and juice together in a shallow dish.
2. Grease pan with butter. Take a slice of french bread and coat on both sides with egg batter and place directly into hot pan. Repeat with other slices.
3. Cook french toast until golden brown on both sides and cooked completely through, about 2-3 minutes per side.
4. Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together. Carefully fold in cranberry sauce.
5. To assemble, take one slice of hot french toast and spread a layer of filling inside. Top with another slice. Cut stuffed french toast carefully on the diagonal (filling will ooze out) and set on serving plate. Dust with powdered sugar. Serve with maple syrup and butter.

Tips:

Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor. Frozen cranberries can also be used, but they should be thawed and drained before using.
If you don't have a food processor, you can use a blender to make the cranberry sauce. Just be sure to blend it until it is smooth.
You can use any type of bread for this recipe, but thick-sliced bread, such as Texas toast or French bread, works best.
If you don't have cream cheese, you can use sour cream or yogurt instead.
Be sure to preheat your griddle or skillet before cooking the French toast. This will help to prevent the bread from sticking.
Cook the French toast over medium heat. This will help to prevent it from burning.
Serve the French toast immediately with cranberry sauce, syrup, and whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Cranberry cream cheese French toast is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. It is perfect for a special occasion or a lazy weekend morning. The combination of sweet and tangy cranberries, creamy cream cheese, and fluffy French toast is sure to please everyone at the table.