Coconut Stuffed French Toast
Coconut Stuffed French Toast is a tropical twist on a classic breakfast dish. This delightful recipe features thick slices of French baguette filled with a creamy coconut-flavored cream cheese filling, then dipped in an egg mixture and coated with sweetened coconut flakes. Each bite delivers an irresistible combination of flavors and textures, making it perfect for special occasions or a cozy weekend brunch. Easy to make and visually appealing, this stuffed French toast is sure to impress your family and friends without requiring hours in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz French baguette (sliced into 1.5-inch thick slices)
- 6 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
- 2 tbsp cream of coconut
- 1 tbsp heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese with 2 tablespoons of cream of coconut until smooth.
- In another shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, remaining cream of coconut, heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, and optional sugar.
- Preheat skillet over medium heat and slice the baguette into eight pieces, creating pockets for the filling.
- Generously fill each pocket with the cream cheese mixture.
- Dip each stuffed slice into the egg mixture briefly to soak.
- Coat both sides with sweetened coconut flakes.
- Cook in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg