By: Jill Mills Posted: Jan 7, 2026

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Slices of bread are stuffed with a tangy mixture of cream cheese and strawberries in this Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast recipe. It’s an easy, decadent way to elevate basic French toast. Perfect for weekend brunch and holiday mornings!

Two triangles of cream cheese stuffed French toast showing the filling

I’ve made many different variations of French toast over the years, like eggnog French toast, air fryer French toast sticks, and overnight French toast casserole. But this cream cheese stuffed French toast takes it all to a new level!

A strawberry and sweet cream cheese filling is layered between two thick pieces of brioche bread. The entire sandwich is dipped in the egg batter then it’s cooked until golden brown. The end result is essentially a French toast sandwich – but stuffed French toast just sounds fancier!

Why This Stuffed French Toast Is So Good

Sweet, tangy filling. The filling in this recipe is made with tangy cream cheese and sweet strawberries, with a pinch of sugar to balance any tartness. The flavors complement the rich cinnamon-spiced egg batter and keep the dish from being overly sweet.
Great for special occasions. This recipe is perfect for weeknight brunch, Christmas morning, or anytime you want a little something special. Once it’s topped with whipped cream and strawberries, it truly looks like a decadent dish straight from a fancy brunch place.
Easy to make. Cream cheese stuffed French toast definitely falls into the category of “looks difficult, is actually surprisingly easy”. It’s not any more difficult to make than regular French toast and takes just 35 minutes.

Overhead view of ingredients needed to make stuffed French toast

Recipe Ingredients

There are just a handful of ingredients needed to make this decadent breakfast recipe. Scroll down to the recipe card below for the exact measurements.

Cream cheese – Make sure it’s softened so that it’s easy to mix without crushing the strawberries.
Strawberries – Fresh strawberries are best. If you need to use frozen berries, let them thaw completely then gently squeeze with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
Sugar – Sweetens the strawberry mixture.
Eggs – The base of the French toast batter.
Whole milk – 2% works too but it won’t be as rich and the batter will be thinner.
Vanilla extract & cinnamon – Add flavor to the egg mixture.
Pinch of salt – Helps to enhance the other flavors.
Brioche bread – Any thick, sturdy bread, such as challah, French bread, Texas toast or Italian bread, will also work.
Butter – For the skillet.

How To Make Stuffed French Toast

You might be surprised at just how easy this recipe is to make – I certainly was! The printable instructions can be found in the recipe card below.

Cream cheese, sugar, and strawberries in a bowl

Eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla in a bowl

Make the filling. Mix together the cream cheese, strawberries, and sugar until well combined.
Make the batter. In a separate shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.

A slice of Brioche topped with strawberry cream cheese and a plain slice on a cutting board

Stuffed French toast dipped in egg batter

Assemble. Spread a generous amount of the cream cheese mixture on six slices of bread. Top with another slice to form a sandwich.
Prep. Preheat the skillet over medium heat. Add butter to coat the surface.
Cook. Dip each sandwich into the butter. Be sure to coat both sides but don’t soak the entire sandwich. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with as many batches as needed, adding more butter to the skillet if needed.
Enjoy. Serve immediately with your desired toppings!

A plate of stuffed French toast topped with butter

Topping Ideas

We love to load our cream cheese stuffed French toast with toppings!

Keep it simple with classic butter and maple syrup or turn it into a fancy, decadent “almost looks like dessert” breakfast by adding whipped cream and sliced strawberries on top. A dusting of powdered sugar is also lovely!

A fork in a bite of stuffed French toast showing the cream cheese filling

Recipe Tips & Variations

There are a few easy ways to customize this cream cheese stuffed French toast recipe! I’ve also included a few basic tips.

Make the filling sweeter. For a sweeter filling, add an extra tablespoon of sugar or a drizzle of honey to the cream cheese mixture.
Thicken the batter. If you prefer a thicker batter, reduce the milk slightly or add an extra egg.
Add more flavor. For a fun variation, try adding a pinch of nutmeg or orange zest to the batter.
Don’t drench it. You want both sides of the stuffed French toast to be coated in the egg batter but not completely soaked. I like to dip one side then flip it and dip the other.
Keep it warm. To keep the French toast warm while cooking in batches, place the finished pieces on a baking sheet in a 200°F (95°C) oven.

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