Raspberry Nutella Stuffed French Toast Food

NUTELLA®-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Spread 1 tablespoon chocolate-hazelnut spread onto one side of each of 2 slices cinnamon bread; top each with another bread slice to make 2 sandwiches.
• Beat milk, egg, and vanilla extract together in a shallow bowl until smooth. Soak each sandwich in the milk mixture until the bread is moistened, about 15 seconds per side.
• Prepare a nonstick pan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.
• Cook sandwiches in the hot pan until browned on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Flip sandwiches and continue cooking until other side is browned, about 1 minute more.

RASPBERRY-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Cut the bread into 12 slices and put 6 plates in the oven to warm at 200°.
• Whisk the eggs until foamy; add the milk, cream, salt, vanilla and sugar and whisk to blend; pour into a sheet pan with sides (jelly roll pan); arrange the bread slices in the pan in a single layer and let soak.
• Meanwhile, using a sharp knife, slice the cream cheese into 12 thin slices.
• Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat; add about 1 tablespoon of butter and heat until melted and foamy.
• Working in two batches, if necessary, arrange half the soaked bread slices in the skillet; cook until golden brown, 3-5 minutes; lay 2 slices of cream cheese on each slice of bread, then place 1/6 of the raspberries on top of the cheese; cover each with another slice of soaked bread and press firmly with a spatula.
• Turn the'sandwich' over and brown on the other side, about 3 minutes more.
• Transfer to warmed plates, sprinkle lightly with confectioners' sugar and serve.

RASPBERRY-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Warm 6 serving plates in the oven at 200 degrees.
• Slice the bread into 12 pieces. In a bowl, whisk the eggs until foamy. Add the milk, cream, salt, vanilla and granulated sugar and whisk to blend. Pour into a sheet pan with sides. Arrange the bread slices in the pan in a single layer and let soak. Meanwhile, using a sharp knife, cut the cream cheese into 12 thin slices. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add about 1 tablespoon of butter and melt until foamy. Working in 2 batches if necessary, arrange the soaked bread slices in the skillet. Cook until lightly brown, about 3 minutes. Lay 2 slices of cream cheese on top then place 1/6 of the raspberries on top of the cheese. Place another slice of soaked bread on top and press firmly with the back of a spatula. Turn the "sandwich" over and brown on the other side, about 3 minutes more. Transfer to warmed serving plates.
• Coulis: In a large bowl puree defrosted raspberries. Stir in confectioners' sugar and lemon juice to taste. Through a fine sieve into a serving bowl, strain raspberries.

STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Spread 8 of the bread slices with cream cheese and the other 8 with preserves.
• Put them together (with the fillings inside).
• Beat the eggs with the cinnamon, salt, sugar and cream and vanilla.
• Dip each "sandwich" in the batter to coat lightly.
• Then, dip in the crushed cornflakes to coat.
• Melt the butter in a skillet or griddle over medium heat and fry the sandwiches until they are golden brown on both sides.
• Add more butter as needed.
• Remove the finished toast to a platter in a warm oven or chafing dish.
• Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, if desired, and serve with more butter and warm maple syrup or fruit sauce.

NUTELLA-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Melt butter in a heavy skillet.
• Lightly whisk eggs with milk.
• Spread Nutella between two slices of bread.
• Dip in egg-milk mixture briefly to coat.
• Slowly brown each side of the sandwich.
• Serve with whipped cream and strawberries or drizzle with maple syrup.

RASPBERRY & NUTELLA STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Whisk together first four ingredients.
• Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Soak bread in milk & egg mixture for 30 seconds on each side. Place bread into the pan and let cook until bottom is golden and crisp. Turn over, and repeat with other side. Repeat with all of the bread.
• Whip the cream in a stand mixer until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, and mix until incorporated.
• Place 2 tablespoons of nutella and 2 tablespoons of jam on two of the bread slices. Top with remaining slices and a dollop of fresh whipped cream. Serve warm.