Blueberry Cream Cheese Toast (Printable Version)

Soft brioche bread filled with tangy blueberry cream cheese, soaked in vanilla custard, then cooked up golden-brown and topped with warm blueberry sauce.

# Ingredients:

→ Blueberry Mix

01 - 1/4 cup white sugar
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla flavoring
03 - 1/4 cup plain water
04 - 1 pint of ripe blueberries

→ Creamy Cheese Mixture

05 - 1/4 cup of prepared blueberry mixture (saved for this)
06 - 1/4 cup of vanilla-flavored coffee creamer (choose your favorite brand)
07 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened at room temperature

→ Toast Base

08 - 1 cup of vanilla coffee creamer (any brand)
09 - 4 big eggs
10 - 8-10 slices of old or pre-baked brioche bread, cut thick

→ Extras for the Table

11 - Leftover blueberry topping
12 - Whipped cream for garnishing

# Steps:

01 - Toss together the sugar, water, blueberries, and vanilla into a pot over medium heat. As it heats, stir it once in a while, waiting for the blueberries to start bursting and everything to bubble.
02 - Turn the heat down low once it starts boiling. Cook it gently for 5 minutes, then take it off the stove and let it cool. It’ll get a little thicker as it cools down.
03 - Grab a small bowl and stir together the softened cream cheese and 1/4 cup of coffee creamer until creamy. Add 1/4 cup of your chilled blueberry topping and fold everything in to create a swirled mix.
04 - If using thick slices: Cut a pocket into the top of each slice, but don’t slice through to the bottom. Put a couple of spoonfuls of the creamy cheese mix inside. Using regular sandwich slices? Smear the mix across one slice, stop near the edges, then press another slice on top to form a ‘sandwich.’
05 - Crack the eggs and mix them with 1 cup of vanilla coffee creamer in a wide, shallow dish until smooth.
06 - Heat a pan or griddle over medium-low warmth. Add some butter or spray oil to grease it. Dip each stuffed slice in the egg mixture, coating both sides, then cook in the hot skillet.
07 - Flip and cook each side until it’s a nice golden color. Thick slices may need a little extra time for the middle to fully warm up.
08 - Serve while hot, adding the leftover blueberry mix on top and a splash of whipped cream for a sweet finish.

# Notes:

01 - Brioche that’s stale or a day old works best since fresher bread might get too soggy when dipped.
02 - No brioche? Other thick-cut bread like Texas toast or challah will do just fine.
03 - Sub in a combo of half-and-half and some vanilla extract if you’re out of coffee creamer.

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