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
Jenna says
yummo, thanks Lyuba, this looks divine~
lyuba says
Thank you, Jenna!
Rebecca @ Dorm Room Baker says
This sounds and looks absolutely amazing! It would be such an awesome treat to serve for brunch or on a lazy Sunday morning. Definitely pinning.
lyuba says
It sure is 🙂 Thank you, Rebecca!
Roberta @ Mommy Like Whoa says
Um, yes! I love breakfast and french toast is my favorite!!! Please come share this at our link party! http://mommylikewhoa.com/2014/03/do-tell-tuesday-14/
lyuba says
Thank you, Roberta!
Renee @ Two in the Kitchen says
Umm….Yup!! this is my kind of breakfast treat. It looks amazing Lyuba!!
lyuba says
Thank you so much, Renee!
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
Holy moly, Lyuba. This looks crazy good. We LOVE creamsicles – especially the Hubs. Pinning!
lyuba says
Awww, you’re making me blush! Thank you!
Joan - My Cookie Clinic says
Lyuba, I love your french toast recipes…like eating dessert for breakfast. Pinning these!
lyuba says
Thank you, Joan 🙂
lisa@cookingwithcurls says
Wow, seriously? Looks amazing Lyuba!!
lyuba says
Thank you so much, Lisa!!
April says
I love orange cream flavor, this french toast looks amazing! I just started a new link-up, Meal Planning Monday Recipe Link-Up and would love to invite you to share your recipe at my linky party. 🙂 http://www.aprilshomemaking.com/2014/03/meal-planning-monday-recipe-link-up.html
lyuba says
Thank you so much, April!
Becca from It's Yummi! says
Shut the front door! *gasp* PINNED and SHARED!
lyuba says
You are too funny, Becca! Thank you!
Marti says
Oh my goodness I am drooling!! Hubby is so lucky!!
lyuba says
Thank you so much, Marti!
Norma | Allspice and Nutmeg says
You got me at the word creamsicle. I swooning over this.
lyuba says
Hehe, thank you, Norma!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
This french toast is pure genius Lyuba! Stunning pics as usual girl 🙂 Pinned!
lyuba says
😀 Thank you, Trish!!
You’re so sweet!