Description
Indulge in the tropical delight of Coconut Stuffed French Toast, a creative twist on a breakfast classic. This recipe features fluffy French baguette slices filled with a creamy coconut-infused cream cheese mixture and coated in sweetened coconut flakes for a satisfying crunch. Perfect for brunches or cozy weekend mornings, this dish will impress family and friends alike with its rich flavors and delightful textures. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you’ll have a gourmet breakfast ready in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz French baguette (sliced into 1.5-inch thick slices)
- 6 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
- 2 tbsp cream of coconut
- Neutral oil for cooking
- Optional: sugar and vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the filling by mixing softened cream cheese, cream of coconut, and optional sugar until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, cream of coconut, heavy whipping cream, sugar (if using), and vanilla extract.
- Slice the baguette and create deep pockets without cutting through.
- Stuff each slice with the cream cheese mixture.
- Dip stuffed slices into the egg mixture to soak briefly.
- Coat with sweetened coconut flakes on both sides.
- Cook in a preheated pan with oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 102g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 135mg