Berries 'n' Cream French Toast - Valentine's Day

• 2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup marshmallow creme
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups sliced fresh or frozen strawberries
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon cold water
• 3 eggs
• 3/4 cup milk
• 8 slices French bread (1 inch thick)

Directions

• In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, marshmallow creme and vanilla until smooth; set aside.
• For syrup, in a small saucepan, bring strawberries and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Combine the cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into berry mixture. Return to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; keep warm.
• In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs and milk; dip both sides of bread in egg mixture. On a lightly greased hot griddle, cook bread over medium heat for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. To serve, spread each piece of French toast with cream cheese mixture; top with strawberry syrup. Yield: 4 servings.