Apricot And Blueberry Stuffed French Toast

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup sliced fresh apricots or 1 cup canned apricots
• 1 cup fresh thawed and drained on paper towels or 1 cup frozen blueberries, thawed and drained on paper towels
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1/2 cup apricot preserves
• 3 eggs
• 2/3 cup half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup butter, divided
• 12 slices thick bread
• 3/4 cup vanilla yogurt (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 300°f
• 2 combine apricots, blueberries and sugar in a small bowl. combine cream cheese and preserves in a medium microwave-safe bowl and heat on high for 30 to 40 seconds to soften cream cheese and slightly melt preserves. whisk until well blended.
• 3 whisk eggs until well blended. add cream, honey and vanilla; mix well. spread cream cheese mixture evenly over half the bread slices and top with remaining slices. dip each into egg mixture, turning to coat well.
• 4 melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. cook half the sandwiches until golden, about 2 minutes per each side. place on an ovenproof platter and keep warm in the oven. repeat with remaining sandwiches. top each serving with fruit and yogurt, if using.