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Saturday, March 23, 2013

STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

*Holiday Collection- A Easter breakfast!!!  1 loaf challah (or French bread) 1/2 cup softened cream cheese 1/4 cup strawberry preserves 1/2 tsp grated lemon rind 3 eggs 3/4 cup milk 3 TB sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp salt 2 TB melted butter *confectioners' sugar, for sprinkling * Fresh strawberries, for garnish * Maple syrup or a fruit syrup  Spritz a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Slice bread into 12 pieces. Make a slit in side of each.slice,large enough to accomodate filing without tearing bread. In a med bowl, beat cream cheese,preserves, and lemon rind on med until well blended. Spread a little cheese mixture inside slit of each slice of bread. Transfer to baking pan. In a med bowl,beat eggs,milk, sugar,vanilla,and salt. Pour over slices,turning to coat. Cover and chill for at least 1/2 hour and no longer than 24 hours. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Drizzle slices with butter and bake for 25 min or until golden brown. Dust with confectioners' sugar and garnish with strawberries. Serve with maple or fruit syrup. Hands-On: 15 min Total: 1 hr 10 min Serves:6 (Source: dashrecipes.com)


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