Ingredients

• •2 tablespoons butter
• •8 slices brioche bread
• •4 eggs
• •1/4 cup milk
• •1 teaspoon cinnamon
• •1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• •4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• •3 tablespoons powdered sugar
• •1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• •2 teaspoons orange zest, divided
• •Powdered sugar, for topping
• •Strawberries, sliced, for topping

Instructions

1. 1Stir together cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon orange zest until you have a spreadable consistency.
2. 2Spread a layer (about 3 tablespoons) of cream cheese filling on one side of half of the brioche bread, leaving roughly a 1/2 inch border around the edges.
3. 3Top with the second piece of brioche bread, forming a sandwich with cream cheese filling in the middle.
4. 4In a bowl whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla together. Dip the sandwiches in the egg mixture to coat completely, letting excess egg mixture drip off the bread.
5. 5In a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat, melt butter.
6. 6Place sandwich on skillet or griddle and cook for 4-5 minutes. Flip over and cook an additional 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy on each side. Keep the heat low to avoid burning.
7. 7Top with maple syrup, strawberries, powdered sugar, and the remaining 1 teaspoon orange zest.