Filling

One 8-ounce package cream cheese
1 tsp milk or cream
1 cup chopped fresh strawberries or raspberries
1/4 cup strawberry or raspberry preserves
1/2 cup chopped toasted nuts, pecans or walnuts
2 Tbsp Chambord

In a medium size bowl, combine the cream cheese and milk until smooth. Stir in the next 4 ingredients.

1 loaf French Bread

Cut bread into 10-12 1 1/2 inch diagonal slices with serrated knife. With sharp Paring knife cut a pocket in the top of each. Fill each with 1 1/2 Tbsp filling. Place in zip lock bags and freeze.

French Toast Dip

4 eggs
2 cups milk or half and half
3/4 tsp vanilla
3/4 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon

Beat eggs, add milk and seasonings. Dip the partially thawed bread into the egg mixture and allow to get moderately soaked on both sides, drain excess before grilling. Generously coat grill with vegetable oil and a little butter. Cook each side until brown.

Garnish

Powdered sugar, as needed for garnishing
1 cup strawberries, sliced for garnishing
1/2 cup chopped, toasted nuts, pecans or walnuts for garnishing
Serve 2 or 3 slices overlapping on plate with powdered sugar and sliced strawberries. Sprinkle nuts over the top.

Serves 8