Apricot French Toast Recipe

Ingredients for Apricot French Toast

• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• Vanilla Extract
• Walnuts
• French Bread
• 4 large eggs
• Heavy Whipping Cream
• Ground Nutmeg
• Apricot Preserves
• 2 tablespoons orange juice

How to Make Apricot French Toast

1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, beat 4 ounces of softened cream cheese and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until fluffy.
3. Stir in 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans.
4. Set aside.
5. Cut 8 slices of challah bread or brioche into 1 1/2-inch slices.
6. Cut a pocket in the top of each slice.
7. Fill each slice with about 2 tablespoons of cream cheese mixture.
8. In another bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and the remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
9. Dip both sides of each bread slice into the egg mixture, ensuring the filling doesn't spill out.
10. Lightly grease a large griddle or frying pan. Cook the French toast slices over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.
11. Arrange the cooked French toast slices in a lightly greased 8x8 inch baking dish.
12. In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup apricot preserves and 2 tablespoons orange juice. Heat over low heat until warmed and slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
13. Pour the apricot glaze over the French toast in the baking dish.
14. Bake for 20 minutes, or until heated through and the glaze is bubbly.
15. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!