Orange & Cardamom Stuffed French Toast

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Orange & Cardamom Stuffed French Toast

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf Brioche or Challah bread
  • 4-6 tbsps butter
  • Custard
  • 5 eggs
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • zest of two oranges
  • zest of one lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • Filling
  • 2 blocks cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • zest of one orange
  • zest of one lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

A creative twist on a classic brunch dish. 

Recipe by Ariana Feygin

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup, orange zest, lemon zest, ground cardamom, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt.

  2. In a separate bowl, stir together the cream cheese, maple syrup, orange zest, lemon zest, ground cardamom, and cinnamon. Add the filling to a piping bag and cut off the tip.

  3. Slice the bread into approximately ¾ inch pieces. Cut a slit about ¾ way through the bread slices and fill the inside using the piping bag.

  4. Melt the butter (about 2 Tablespoons per batch) and cook the french toast for about 4-5 minutes per side on medium heat until golden brown.

  5. Garnish with your favorite toppings! Ideas include berries, maple syrup, powdered sugar or honey. 
* Recipes created for given quantity. Changes to quantities are for planning purposes only and have not been tested.