Lemon Blackberry Tortilla French Toast

Name: Lemon Blackberry Tortilla French Toast
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Breakfast Recipes, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 6 tablespoons lemon curd, divided; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1/8 teaspoon almond extract; 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream; 1 tablespoon poppy seeds; 3 tablespoons butter; 6 flour tortillas (6 inches); 1-1/3 cups fresh blackberries; 1/4 cup seedless blackberry spreadable fruit; Additional grated lemon zest, optional

This twist on crepes is tart-sweet with a creamy lemon filling and juicy blackberries. Think of this as a cross between thin French toast, light crepes and crispy quesadillas. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons lemon curd, divided
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
3 tablespoons butter
6 flour tortillas (6 inches)
1-1/3 cups fresh blackberries
1/4 cup seedless blackberry spreadable fruit
Additional grated lemon zest, optional

Directions

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, 3 tablespoons lemon curd, lemon zest and extract until fluffy. Set aside.
In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs, cream and remaining lemon curd until blended; stir in poppy seeds. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Dip both sides of a tortilla in egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Place in skillet; toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining tortillas, greasing skillet as needed.
Spread about 3 tablespoons cream cheese mixture over each tortilla to within 1/4 in. of edges. Fold tortillas in half over filling. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine blackberries and spreadable fruit; microwave, covered, at 50% power until warmed, 2-3 minutes, stirring once. Serve with tortillas and, if desired, additional lemon zest.