Prep/Total Time:  25 min.

2 pkgs. (3 oz. ea.) cream cheese, softened

1/2 c. marshmallow creme

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

2 c. sliced fresh or frozen strawberries

1/4 c. sugar

1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch

1 tbsp. cold water

3 eggs

3/4 c. milk

8 slices French bread (1″ thick)

In sm. mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, marshmallow creme & vanilla til smooth; set aside.

For syrup, in sm. saucepan, bring strawberries & sugar to boil.  Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 min.  Combine cornstarch & cold water til smooth; stir into berry mixture.  Return to boil; cook & stir for 2 min. or til thickened.  Remove from heat; keep warm.

In shallow bowl, whisk eggs & milk; dip both sides of bread in egg mixture.  On a lightly greased hot griddle, cook bread over med. heat for 2 min. on ea. side or til golden brown.  To serve, spread ea. pc. of French toast w/ cream cheese mixture; top w/ strawberry syrup.

Yield:  4 servings.

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