Churro Stuffed French Toast

This churro stuffed French toast is a rich and indulgent breakfast that feels special yet remains very achievable at home. Thick slices of bread are filled with a creamy cinnamon filling, dipped in a lightly spiced egg custard, then cooked until golden and crisp on the outside while staying soft inside. The flavour is warm, sweet, and comforting, with a texture that is crisp, fluffy, and gently creamy. It is an easy to moderate recipe that takes around 35 minutes from start to finish.

Ingredients

For the French toast

• 8 thick slices brioche or white sandwich bread
• 3 large eggs
• 120 ml whole milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 30 g caster sugar
• 30 g unsalted butter, for frying

For the filling

• 120 g cream cheese, softened
• 40 g icing sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

For the churro coating

• 50 g caster sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

To serve

• Maple syrup or honey
• Icing sugar, for dusting

How to Make Churro Stuffed French Toast

• Prepare the oven: Preheat the oven to 200°C or 180°C fan. Place a shelf in the middle of the oven and line a baking tray with parchment. This will keep the cooked French toast warm while you finish frying the batches.
• Make the filling: In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, icing sugar, and cinnamon until smooth and creamy. Spread an even layer over four slices of bread, then sandwich with the remaining slices to form filled pieces.
• Mix the custard: In a shallow dish, whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and caster sugar until fully combined and smooth.
• Cook the French toast: Melt a little butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak briefly on both sides. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to the prepared tray and keep warm in the oven while cooking the rest.
• Coat in cinnamon sugar: Mix the caster sugar and cinnamon for the coating in a shallow bowl. While the French toast is still warm, gently press each piece into the mixture so it coats the outside evenly.

Tips

How do I stop the filling from leaking out?

Spread the filling evenly and leave a small border around the edges of the bread. Press the sandwich gently together before dipping into the egg mixture.

What bread works best for this recipe?

Brioche gives the richest result, but thick white bread also works well. Avoid thin slices as they can tear when filled.

Can I make this less sweet?

You can reduce the sugar in the filling or skip the cinnamon sugar coating and simply dust with icing sugar before serving.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve warm with maple syrup or honey
• Add fresh berries for balance and freshness
• Pair with crispy bacon for a sweet and savoury contrast

Storage

Room temperature

This French toast is best eaten fresh, but it can sit at room temperature for up to 2 hours if needed.

Refrigerator

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a pan or oven until warmed through.

Freezing

Freeze cooked and cooled pieces for up to 1 month. Defrost overnight in the fridge and reheat in the oven for best texture.

Nutrition

• Calories: 420 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 45 g
• Protein: 11 g
• Fat: 22 g
• Saturated fat: 12 g
• Sodium: 380 mg

Nutrition values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients used.

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