Red Velvet French Toast Delight (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Red Velvet French Toast
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4 large eggs
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1 cup buttermilk or 1 cup milk mixed with 1 tablespoon vinegar and set aside for 5 minutes
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar or natural sweetener
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 teaspoons red food coloring
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8 slices of bread, halved (16 pieces total)
→ Vanilla Bean Cheesecake Filling
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8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar or natural sweetener
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1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
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1 handful fresh raspberries
# Instructions:
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In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, sugar, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and red food coloring until smooth and lump-free. Alternatively, blend these ingredients in a blender and transfer to a shallow bowl.
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Dip each bread slice into the egg wash, pressing lightly to fully soak through. Repeat with all slices and ensure they are evenly coated.
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Heat a large nonstick skillet over low-medium heat. Cook the bread slices in batches of 3 or 4, turning once, until just cooked through. Transfer cooked slices to a warmed plate.
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In a medium-sized bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla bean paste. Whip the mixture until light and fluffy.
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Spread 1-2 tablespoons of cheesecake filling onto 8 toast halves, then top with remaining toast halves to create sandwiches.
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Optionally drizzle with melted chocolate, top with cream, dust with powdered sugar, and serve with fresh raspberries.
# Notes:
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Milk can substitute buttermilk, but it creates a thinner liquid.