Lemon Blackberry Tortilla French Toast

The Valley Shopper 25^th Anniversary

1 pkg – 8 oz cream cheese, softened

6 tbsp lemon curd, divided

2 tsp grated lemon zest

1/8 tsp almond extract

2 large eggs, room temp

2 tsp heavy whipping cream

1 tbsp poppy seeds

3 tbsp butter

6 flour tortillas – 6”

1 1/3 cups fresh blackberries

¼ cup seedless blackberry spreadable fruit

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, 3 tbsp lemon curd, lemon zest & almond extract until fluffy; set aside. 

I checked all of the grocery stores in Aberdeen and none of them had lemon curd. I used lemon yogurt and although the effect wasn't as strong it was still tasty.

In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs, cream & remaining 3 tbsp lemon curd until blended; stir in the poppy seeds. In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp butter over medium heat. Dip both sides of tortilla in the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off. 

I had a much easier time doing this with a pastry brush.

Place in skillet; toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining tortillas, greasing pan as needed. Spread about 3 tbsp cream cheese mixture over each tortilla to within ¼” of edges. Fold tortillas in half over filling. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine blackberries & spreadable fruit; microwave, covered, at 50% power for 2-3 minutes, stirring once. 

Berries!

Serve with tortillas & if desired, additional lemon zest.

Ready for action!

My Rating: 4/5 "This is so neat! It never occurred to me to make tortillas into French toast, but the rich, sweet quesadilla-type thing you get out of it is great. I also loved that I could make this work on my low-sugar diet. Be warned that it's very rich; I tried to eat two of them and phew! was I full afterward."