Strawberry and cream cheese stuffed French toast

1. Whisk milk, eggs, brown sugar,, and vanilla essence in a shallow bowl or dish.

2.In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese with jam and lemon zest.

3.Fold in fresh strawberries in the cream cheese mixture.

4.Spread the cream cheese mixture on four slices of bread and top it with another bread slice.

5.Place the skillet over the stove and gently heat to low to medium heat. Melt about a tbsp of butter per toast.

6.Dip each sandwiched bread in the egg mixture for 5 seconds on each side.

7.Gently place the soaked toast in the preheated pan. Let it cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden.

8.Carefully flip the toast and let it cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden.

9.Repeat with all toasts.

10.Serve immediately with whipping cream and berries on top.