Stuffed French Toast

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, almond extract, and milk. Add milk a tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency.

2. 2

   Lay slices of bread out in pairs and spread mixture evenly on all of them. On one side of each pair put raspberries and almonds.

3. 3

   Fold the pieces of bread together to form a sandwich.

4. 4

   In another bowl whisk together eggs, half and half, and a pinch of salt.

5. 5

   Preheat the griddle to medium heat.

6. 6

   Soak both sides of each sandwich in the egg mixture and set aside to rest.

7. 7

   Melt butter on the griddle and place each stuffed French toast on the griddle and cook until each side is browned and cooked through.

8. 8

   Remove from heat, dust with powdered sugar, top with any remaining raspberries and almonds, and maple syrup.