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Home » Breakfast » Coconut Crusted Stuffed French Toast

Coconut Crusted Stuffed French Toast

Created: May 4, 2018 Updated: May 9, 2023 by Lyuba Brooke 85 Comments *This post may contain affiliate links. Read More...

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A sweet breakfast recipe for all coconut fans. This Coconut Crusted Stuffed French Toast is stuffed with coconut flavored cream cheese, crusted and toasted in some coconut flakes as well.

3portions of coconut stuffed french toast stacked on a white plate resting on bamboo placemat with a bottle of syrup in background to the left

COCONUT FRENCH TOAST

Stuffed French Toast is one of my son’s favorite breakfasts now. It’s actually quite new and I’m happy that he agrees to have more than just a bagel or a pancake for breakfast.

The idea of stuffed French Toast is not new by any means and it’s not even new to my son. When he was an itty-bitty toddler, I used to make him cream cheese stuffed French Toast quite often. I used to make him all kinds of different things and he even loved scrambled eggs with veggies. Those were the happy days, back when he would eat anything and wanted to try everything.

That happiness lasted only until he was about 4. Then, slowly, he started to be picky. It only took a year for him to become so picky, that he would only agree to eat a handful of foods. Bye bye eggs, French Toast, pasta, meatballs, and even pizza.

stacked coconut stuffed french toast on white square plate with fork at bottom right and bottle of syrup in background to right

It took years for me to get him to start agreeing to try new things. I’m not very successful but I am still trying. Victory will be mine!

I consider him agreeing to eat French Toast again a victory, even if it was an unexpected development.

A few months ago, I made a delicious Cherry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast. I made it a Valentine’s Day idea to share on the blog. Hubby couldn’t finish all of it so he left a couple of slices on the counter to wrap and save for the next day. Before I could wrap it up and put it away in the fridge, the little man came in and it must have caught his eye.

“Yummy, what is this covered is jelly?” He asked.

It wasn’t jelly, it was cherry sauce but who am I to correct him if there is a chance he will eat something new? It might scare him away.

“Do you want some? It’s French Toast and it’s all yours!” I eagerly handed him a fork and that was it, it became his favorite thing. A cream cheese stuffed French Toast with jelly spread on top.

collage of prep and ingredients for coconut stuffed french toast

Jelly French Toast is my son’s favorite, mine is this coconut beauty all the way! It is the BEST French Toast I’ve ever tried and nothing comes close. Mostly because I’m a huge coconut fan.

HOW TO MAKE STUFFED FRENCH TOAST:

First, I like to start with a freshly baked bread from the deli sections. I like to use either a French Baguette or an Italian loaf. For this recipe, I used French baguette.

Then, slice the baguette into slices that are about 1 1/2 inches thick. Cut each slice of bread in the middle but don’t cut all the way through. You’re creating a little “mouth” for your bread slice for it to “eat” cream cheese.

Spread some coconut cream cheese mixture in the middle of the bread.

Then you will dip each stuffed slice of bread into the coconut egg mixture, letting it soak up the egg on both sides.

After that, press each wet slice of bread into the coconut flakes, on both sides.

When cooking the French Toast, don’t make the pan too hot or the coconut flakes will burn.

stacked coconut stuffed french toast on white square plate with fork at bottom right and bottle of syrup in background to right

SOME MORE RECIPES TO TRY:

Coconut Key Lime Easy Bread

Coconut Oat Muffins

French Toast Casserole

Coconut Cheesecake Bread Pudding

Banana Pancakes

Coconut Banana Bread

stacked coconut stuffed french toast on white square plate with fork at bottom right and bottle of syrup in background to right

Coconut Crusted Stuffed French Toast

This Coconut Crusted Stuffed French Toast is stuffed with coconut flavored cream cheese, crusted and toasted in some coconut flakes as well.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 353kcal
Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

  • 6 1.5 inch thick slices of French Bread
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp cream of coconut
  • 1 tsp white granulated sugar
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 tbsp cream of coconut
  • 1 1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes
  • 1-2 tbsp vegetable oil for cooking

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 and 1 tbs of cream of coconut until well combined.
  • Place coconut flakes in another shallow, wide bowl.
  • In a shallow, wide bowl, whisk eggs, 1 tbs of cream of coconut, vanilla and sugar until smooth.
  • Spread the cream cheese mixture in the middle of the bread slices.
  • Dip the bread in egg mixture and then into coconut flakes. Press the flakes lightly.
  • Cook the French toast on medium heat for about 3-5 minutes on each side. (If the coconut is toasting too fast, you may need to lower the heat a little bit.)

Nutrition

Serving: 6g | Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 266mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 335IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1.9mg
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I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read more...

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Comments

  1. kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says

    October 25, 2013 at 10:10 pm

    I need someone to come make this for me for breakfast in the morning! YUMMY!!

    Reply
  2. Ginger says

    October 25, 2013 at 12:17 am

    I need to make this right now (& it’s midnight almost!) 😉

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      October 25, 2013 at 11:53 am

      🙂 Thank you, love!

      Reply
  3. Christi says

    October 21, 2013 at 1:03 am

    I made this wonderful French Toast today! All I can say is WOW!! I made the coconut syrup too and that just put it over the top!! This was my husbands birthday breakfast present and he LOVED it!!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      October 25, 2013 at 11:50 am

      Oh wow…now thats an awesome coconutty idea!! Thank you so much, Christi!!

      Reply
  4. Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says

    October 20, 2013 at 10:15 pm

    WOW you can keep going with the coconut recipes if they all turn out as amazing as this French Toast!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      October 20, 2013 at 10:48 pm

      I looooove coconut! This French Toast was amazing!
      Thank you, Julie!

      Reply
  5. Samantha @ Five Heart Home says

    September 7, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    I don’t make French toast often enough, and this coconut version looks delicious! Can’t wait to try it sometime…thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      September 9, 2013 at 11:40 am

      Thank you so much! I hope you try it soon, Samantha!

      Reply
  6. Jodi Stewart says

    September 7, 2013 at 11:12 am

    Hi Lyuba! I’m stopping over from Saturday Dishes. I’m pinning this right now! Looks amazing!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      September 9, 2013 at 11:41 am

      Thank you, Jodi!

      Reply
  7. M.Diane says

    September 5, 2013 at 11:17 am

    If you ONLY knew how much of a love affair I have with French Toast….. And what’s not to love about coconut? I think I just drooled on my screen! Thank You, Thank You! P-:

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      September 9, 2013 at 11:41 am

      I hope the computer is ok 😉
      Thank you so much, Diane!

      Reply
  8. Miz Helen says

    August 2, 2013 at 9:29 pm

    Congratulations!
    Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Enjoy your new Red Plate and have a wonderful weekend!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  9. Lolly Jane says

    July 31, 2013 at 7:27 pm

    Girl! I saw this at a link up party and literally went “oh!” out loud, hahah! LOOKS AMAZING! Mmmmm!!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      August 1, 2013 at 7:25 pm

      You are too sweet! Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  10. Catherine O says

    July 30, 2013 at 2:25 pm

    This french toast just looks so… wow. That’s all I can think of. yum!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      August 1, 2013 at 7:24 pm

      Aww, that all I need to hear 🙂
      Thank you!

      Reply
  11. dawn says

    July 30, 2013 at 10:03 am

    Visiting from The Sunday Showcase Party. This looks wonderful. I love coconut! Putting it on my breakfast pinterest board.

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      August 1, 2013 at 7:24 pm

      Thank you, Dawn!!

      Reply
  12. Coco Loco says

    July 27, 2013 at 9:33 pm

    Wow, very ingenious. This looks wonderful, I will give it a try. Thanks for sharing. You got a new fan today.

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      July 28, 2013 at 9:26 am

      Thank you so much and welcome!! Glad to have you 🙂

      Reply
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