Lemon Cream Stuffed French Toast With Streusel Topper and Fresh

Lover of Sweet Treats's Note:

A breakfast and brunch french toast option that will knock your family or guests out of the park!

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel)
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 (22 ounce) can lucky leaf lemon pie filling
• 8 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1 loaf French bread
• ½ cup quick-cooking rolled oats
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• fresh blueberries or sliced strawberry

Directions:

1. 1. Preheat oven to 350°F Lightly grease a 3-quart rectangular baking dish; set aside. In a large bowl beat cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in powdered sugar and vanilla. Add pie filling; beat until well combined. In a large bowl whisk together eggs and milk until combined.
2. 2. Trim ends off French bread and discard or save for another use. Cut loaf into 16 slices. Arrange half the slices in the prepared baking dish, overlapping slices if necessary. Evenly pour on 1/2 of the egg mixture (about 1 3/4 cups). Spoon lemon filling atop bread slices in dish, spreading evenly. Top with remaining bread slices. Dish will be very full. Slowly pour remaining egg mixture evenly over bread slices in dish.
3. 3. In a medium bowl combine oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle oat mixture over bread slices in dish.
4. 4. Bake, uncovered, for 40 to 45 minutes or until set in the center. Let stand on a wire rack for 20 to 30 minutes before serving. Serve with berries.

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

I didn't cut the crust off the bread used in this recipe & I also substituted a freshly made, thick cranberry/orange sauce for the fresh berries, but other than that, the recipe was followed, & I had A GREAT TASTING BREAKFAST that was served to some overnight company! This is definietly a keeper recipe, & I thank you for sharing it! [Tagged, made & reviewed for New Kids on the Block tag]