STUFFED APRICOT FRENCH TOAST

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In our family, this special recipe is often served for our Christmas Day brunch. I was always looking for something unique to serve, and this rich, colorful dish certainly fills the bill. It tastes so good!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 loaf (1-1/2 pounds) French bread
4 large eggs
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 jar (12 ounces) apricot preserves
1/2 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 teaspoon vanilla until fluffy. Stir in nuts; set aside. , Cut bread into 1-1/2-in. slices; cut a pocket in the top of each slice. Fill each pocket with about 2 tablespoons cream cheese mixture. In another bowl, beat eggs, cream, nutmeg and remaining vanilla. Dip both sides of bread into egg mixture, being careful not to squeeze out the filling. , Cook on a lightly greased griddle until lightly browned on both sides. Place on an ungreased baking sheet; bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until a knife inserted near the middle comes out clean. , Meanwhile, combine preserves and orange juice in a small saucepan; heat through. Drizzle over hot French toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 632 calories, Fat 31g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 178mg cholesterol, Sodium 662mg sodium, Carbohydrate 76g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

Anjali Pariyar
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This recipe is a must-try!


Joshua Musungu
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I would give this recipe 10 stars if I could.


Leticia Kyomukama
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This is the best French toast I've ever had.


Mst Sadiya Akter
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I've made this French toast several times and it's always a hit.


Devin Jacobs
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My kids loved this French toast. It's a great way to get them to eat fruit.


Raphael Owalo
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I'm not a huge fan of apricots, but I loved this French toast.


MD rubel MD rubel mia
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Biccu 420
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I made this for my friends and they all raved about it.


Mst Rotna
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This is a keeper recipe.


Muneer Gujjar
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I'll definitely be making this again.


Georgia Sarmezey
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So good!


chad martin
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Yum!


Bernard Siebert
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I followed the recipe exactly and the French toast turned out great. The apricots were sweet and juicy and the filling was creamy and smooth.


TOFIQ FF
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This French toast was amazing. The apricot filling was a great touch and really elevated the dish. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Richard theCreator
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OMG! These were delicious!! I made them for my family and they loved them. The apricots were perfectly sweet and the filling was creamy and rich. Even my picky eater loved them!


Lj Welch
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I tried this recipe for brunch this morning and it was a hit! The apricots added a delicious sweetness to the French toast and the cream cheese filling was a perfect compliment. I will definitely be making this again.


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