Strawberries Cream French Toast (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 loaf Texas Toast or any thick bread, approximately 8-10 slices
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1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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1/3 cup strawberry jam
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2/3 cup strawberries, sliced into small pieces
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1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
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1 cup whole milk
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3 large eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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5 tablespoons butter, for pan
→ Toppings
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Fresh berries (blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries)
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Powdered sugar
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Real maple syrup
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Fresh whipped cream
# Instructions:
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In a small bowl, beat together cream cheese, strawberry jam, and lemon zest. Fold in the sliced strawberries.
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Spoon the cream mixture onto one slice of bread. Top with another slice of bread to form a sandwich.
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In a shallow dish, whisk together milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and brown sugar until smooth.
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Place a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-low heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter per batch of French toast.
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Working in batches, dip each sandwich into the custard batter, letting each side soak for about 10 seconds. Transfer the soaked bread to the skillet with melted butter.
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Cook the French toast for about 4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
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Serve warm, topped with fresh berries, powdered sugar, whipped cream, and real maple syrup.