Caribbean Cruise Stuffed French Toast
Description
Inspired by tropical flavors like coconut, pineapple, and cream cheese. Sweet, fruity, and reminiscent of vacation mornings.
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package fat-free cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, divided 1/2 cup toasted pecan pieces
- 12 slices wonder® classic white sandwich bread
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup fat-free half and half, whipping cream or milk
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 (12 ounce) jar apricot preserves 1/3 cup orange juice
Directions
- Combine cream cheese and pineapple. Stir in confectioners sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla and pecans. Spread 6 slices of bread with cream cheese mixture. Top with remaining 6 slices of bread.
- Whisk eggs, half and half, remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and cinnamon together. Carefully dip each sandwich into egg mixture.
- Melt butter in a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook sandwiches until golden brown on both sides.
- Combine apricot preserves and orange juice in a small saucepan. Heat, stirring constantly, until warm. Ladle over stuffed French toast.
