Description
A delicious twist on traditional French toast, featuring a creamy filling and a crispy exterior, inspired by Hong Kong street food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of thick bread
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Butter for frying
- Powdered sugar for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture between two slices of bread to create a sandwich.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs and milk.
- Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the sandwiches until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use brioche or challah bread.
- Feel free to add fruit or chocolate chips to the cream cheese filling.
- Serve with syrup or fresh fruit for added sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg