STUFFED FRENCH TOAST WITH APRICOT SYRUP

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The recipe takes a little longer to prepare than regular French toast, but I think it's worth it, especially on holiday mornings. The sweet apricot syrup complements the cream cheese filling. -Karen Leutz, Sylvania, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings (1-1/3 cups syrup).

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 slices French bread (1 inch thick)
2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup crushed pineapple, undrained
1/2 cup chopped pecans
4 eggs
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
APRICOT SYRUP:
1 jar (12 ounces) apricot preserves
1/3 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Cut a pocket through the crust of each slice of bread. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and pineapple; stir in pecans. Stuff into pockets. In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs, cream, vanilla and ginger; dip both sides of bread. Cook on a greased hot griddle until golden brown on both sides., Combine syrup ingredients in a saucepan; heat until warmed, stirring constantly. Serve with the French toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 812 calories, Fat 47g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 317mg cholesterol, Sodium 459mg sodium, Carbohydrate 89g carbohydrate (59g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

Dawood Lala
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This is a delicious and impressive dish. I will definitely be making it again.


Shroomie Lyn
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This was a great recipe! The apricot syrup was the perfect complement to the stuffed French toast.


chif malang Baba
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's delicious, easy to make, and perfect for a special occasion brunch.


Sonu Singh
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This recipe is a keeper! It's going into my regular rotation of breakfast recipes.


MUSADDIQ GROUP
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I've never made stuffed French toast before, but this recipe made it easy. I'm definitely going to make it again.


Devyn Condor
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover bread. I always have a loaf of bread that's about to go stale, so this is a perfect way to use it up.


MdAlif Islam
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I made this for my kids, and they loved it! They ate every bite.


Shorif Miya
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This recipe is perfect for a special occasion brunch. It's impressive, yet easy to make.


Innocent moxhy
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I'm not a big fan of apricots, but I loved this recipe. The syrup is so flavorful, it really elevates the dish.


Sha Zaib
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The stuffed French toast is so good, it's worth the extra time.


Sayd ilyas Sha
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I added a bit of cinnamon to the filling, and it gave it a nice warm flavor.


Prince Sunday
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I substituted almond milk for the regular milk, and it worked perfectly. This recipe is very versatile.


Toheeb Yusuf
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I love that this recipe uses fresh apricots. It really makes a difference in the flavor of the syrup.


Vicky Glory
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This was my first time making stuffed French toast, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the end result was a delicious and impressive dish.


Shahzad Shoukat
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The apricot syrup is especially delicious.


pamela Naliaka
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This stuffed French toast with apricot syrup was a hit with my family! The filling was sweet and savory, and the syrup was the perfect finishing touch.