This Apple-Cheesecake-Stuffed French Toast Will Make Your Homemade Brunch So Much Better

Apple Cheesecake Brioche French Toast

Original Recipe by Rachel Alger

Don't be afraid to substitute ingredients to your taste or dietary needs! Gluten-free and dairy alternatives work just as well.

For the Apple Filling:
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons cinnamon
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon butter

For the Cheesecake Filling:
3 ounces softened cream cheese
1 teaspoon powdered sugar
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon cinnamon

For the French Toast:
4 slices of brioche bread
2 eggs
2/3 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
4 tablespoons cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter

To make the apple filling, peel and chop two Granny Smith apples into one-inch pieces.
Melt the butter in a pan and add apples.
Add lemon juice, cinnamon, and vanilla.
Cook apples until they're tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from heat and set aside.
To make the cheesecake filling, mix softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon in a bowl until smooth. Set aside.
To make the french toast, mix eggs, vanilla, half-and-half, and cinnamon in a shallow dish until combined.
Dip bread into egg mixture, coating both sides.
Add coated bread to a skillet prepped with melted butter for cooking.
Cook on both sides, repeating until all slices are cooked through.
Layer cheesecake filling and apple filling on a slice of french toast. Top with second piece of french toast.
Add butter and syrup to taste, and enjoy!