Nutella Stuffed French Toast with Berries
Sweet with a little bit of tart, this Nutella Stuffed French Toast with Berries is cooked on both sides until golden brown with layers of fresh cranberries, strawberries, and hazelnut cocoa spread.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cranberries, fresh or frozen I used fresh
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 pinch granulated white sugar
Ingredients for Stuffed French Toast
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup heavy cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or more to taste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon Confectioners’ sugar for custard (optional) and used for dusting garnish
- 2 tablespoons shortening or more for frying The thickness of your bread will determine how much shortening or butter you will need
- 8 slices thick bread, brioche, or bakery style
- 1/2 cup Nutella®, divided
- 1 cup sliced strawberries sliced
Instructions
Soften Cranberries and Create Sauce
- Add cranberries to the skillet over medium-high heat with water and a pinch of sugar.
- Toss cranberries in skillet for 2-3 minutes to soften. The cranberries will release a delicious sauce.
Instructions for Frying French Toast in Skillet
- Whisk eggs, milk or heavy cream, pure vanilla extract, brown sugar, cinnamon, confectioners' sugar, and pinch of salt together in a shallow bowl.
- In a 10-12 inch skillet, melt butter/shortening over medium-high heat.
- Dip both sides of bread in egg mixture (custard), then transfer to a skillet to cook on both sides until golden brown.
- Set slices aside to prepare to Stuff French Toast.
- Add sliced strawberries and cranberry sauce mixture. The cranberry juices adds a delicious flavor!
- Repeat by spreading another layer of Nutella® on another piece of toast, then cut in half.
- Lastly, add the other slice of toast to the top and sprinkle confectioners’ sugar. Layer to your liking.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
I like using this bread for my French Toast. It's perfect for our household!
Cooking the cranberries in a saucepan will create a delicious sauce to add to your French Toast as well as soften the cranberries and cut some of the tartness.
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