This is an amazing breakfast! Orange Creamsicle French Toast is a beautiful breakfast of French toast stuffed with orange kissed cream cheese and topped with warm orange maple syrup!
I have something super duper delicious for you! The kid in you (and your kids too) will LOVE this French Toast breakfast. Remember the little Orange Creamsicle ice cream pops that you loved so much as a kid? I incorporated their great flavor into our breakfast.
Hubs actually still loves Orange Creamsicles and anything flavored like them. I got him a pack of lollipops for Valentine’s day (yes, he is easily satisfied with candy) and I wanted to try one. When I reached for the orange one, I was told not to even think about touching the Cotton Candy and the Orange Creamsicle. He loves those a little too much.
Light bulb…That’s when I got the bright idea to make something in Orange Creamsicle flavor for breakfast. I was originally going to make pancakes because they both could eat pancakes for every meal of the day. But while I was shopping, I thought that French Toast would be even better. It’s just so good when stuffed with cream cheese. I was right, it was the perfect combination!
Orange Creamsicle French Toast
Ingredients
- 1-2 Tbsp vegetable oil for cooking
French Toast:
- 6 1-inch thick slices of French Bread
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp orange zest
- 2 Tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 2 tsp white granulated sugar
Filling:
- 1/2 tsp orange zest
- 1 tsp sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
Syrup:
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 orange - juice only
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat a saute pan on medium heat.
- Slice the French bread slices in the middle but not all the way through.
- In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, 1 tsp sugar and 1/2 tsp orange zest until well combined.
- In a shallow, wide bowl, whisk eggs, heavy cream, vanilla extract, 1/4 tsp orange zest and sugar until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture in the middle of the bread slices, evenly dividing between all slices.
- Dip the bread in egg mixture and then press lightly to let some egg mixture soak in.
- Cook the French Toast on medium heat for about 3-5 minutes on each side.
- Meanwhile, combine fresh orange juice, maple syrup and vanilla extract in a small sauce pot. Bring to simmer and take off heat. Serve with French Toast.
Nutrition
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More Delicious Breakfast Ideas:
Coconut Crusted Stuffed French Toast
Bananas Foster Pancakes
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
wow what a great flavour combination and recipe! love the idea of the stuffing. will definitely have to test this recipe out, thanks for the inspiration.
The Better Baker says
I LOVE this wonderful recipe so much I chose it as my personal favorite at Weekend Potluck. =) Thanks again for sharing with us. Come on over and check it out. http://thebetterbaker.blogspot.com/2014/03/creamy-cheesey-chicken-enchiladas.html
lyuba says
Awww, thank you so much! That is so sweet!
Sparks says
Oh.my. Going to try this on Sunday, subbing honey for maple syrup as maple makes me shudder. My husband may (almost certainly) be sending fan mail.
lyuba says
I hope you got a chance to try it! Thank you for the sweet comment!
Kelly @ Mostly Homemade Mom says
WOWZA! I want a big old plate of this right now!
lyuba says
Thank you!! Hope you get a change to try them 🙂
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
Ok, this might just be the most FUN french toast recipe ever!! What a great idea and delicious breakfast to wake up to!!
lyuba says
Awww, thank you, Cathy!!
Erlene says
Yum. Love orange creamsicles and this sounds wonderful. Pinned and will be trying this recipe.
lyuba says
Thank you so much, Erlene!
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
Wow! What an excellent “light bulb” idea you had! Glad you went with the French Toast!
lyuba says
Hehe, thank you, Julie!
Ginnie says
This looks so delicious, Lyuba! Yum. I think I’ll surprise my husband this weekend – he loves anything orange-flavored:)
lyuba says
Wonderful! I hope you both love it. Thank you!
Laura @ My Friend's Bakery says
Wow – that french toast looks fantastic! Yummy!
lyuba says
Thank you so much, Laura!
Chris @ Shared Appetite says
Oh my word… creamsicle french toast?!?! What a super creative and fun recipe! You are my hero. Pinning 🙂
lyuba says
Thank you so much, Chris! 🙂