Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Chill Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
9 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
625 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Breakfast, Brunch
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Cuisine
American
Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast
Description
This French Toast recipe is built from a layered assembly starting with a base layer of bread topped with a smooth cream cheese mixture sweetened with sugar and vanilla. Another bread layer tops the cheese before the entire casserole is soaked in a spiced egg, milk, and cream custard mixture. The dish is baked in a deep pan to allow the custard to penetrate the bread, resulting in a tender custard-like interior with a crisp exterior once baked. A streusel topping of brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, butter, and optional pecans provides sweetness and a crunchy contrast.
The flavor combines the richness of cream cheese and custard with the warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg. It can be served with additional toppings such as powdered sugar, fresh fruit, syrup, or whipped cream to suit tastes and occasions. It pairs well with breakfasts that call for indulgence or holiday brunches.
For best results, use sturdy bread like brioche or challah that can hold the filling and custard soak without collapsing. Allow the assembly to rest overnight in the refrigerator to fully soak the custard mixture, ensuring a uniform texture through the bread and filling. Let the baked French toast rest before slicing to maintain shape.
Choose thick, dense bread such as brioche, challah, or Texas toast to support the cream cheese filling without becoming soggy.Use a deep baking dish around 8 x 8 inches or larger to fully contain the custard soak; adjust egg and cream quantities for pan size.Let the assembled casserole soak overnight in the refrigerator for even custard absorption and better texture.Allow the baked French toast to rest before cutting to achieve clean slices.
Ingredients
Cream Cheese Filling
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese softened
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 tblsp all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
French Toast
- 1 loaf bread french, cinnamon raisin, white or egg (challah); 1 inch thick slices
- 6 large egg
- 1 ½ cup milk
- ½ cup heavy cream 35% fat
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg ground
Streusel Topping
- ⅔ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup pecans chopped, optional
- ⅓ cup butter softened
Options For Serving
- icing sugar or powdered sugar
- maple syrup
- Fresh fruit
- chocolate chips
- Whipped Cream
Instructions
- Prepare your deepest 9x9 inch casserole dish (as close as you can get!) or baking pan lightly coated in cooking spray. If you are using a pan of a different size you may have to adjust the number of eggs and the amount of cream and milk so that there is enough to coat the bread. You can add anther egg or two at the end if you even need it! Set aside.
- In a medium sized bowl combine softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, egg, and flour. Whisk until well blended. You can also use a handheld or stand mixer to make blending easier! Set aside.
- Place slices of bread across the bottom of your prepared pan. Use half slices of bread and smaller pieces to fully cover the bottom of the pan. Spread your cream cheese mixture on top of this layer of bread. The cream cheese layer will be thick. Place remaining bread slices on top of the cream cheese mixture in the pan. Try to overlap the bread in a different pattern for the top layer. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl combine eggs, milk, cream, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Once mixed pour slowly over bread and cream cheese. Try to coat all of the bread pieces as much as possible. Using a butter knife adjust and lift bread slightly at the outer edge, to allow egg mixture to flow between bread slices. Cover pan with aluminium foil and refrigerate at least two hours or overnight.
- When you are ready to bake remove pan from the fridge and keep on the counter to rest for 30 minutes before baking.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Grab a medium sized bowl and combine brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and flour. Mix with a fork or your fingers until crumbly and well combined. Once the butter is totally mixed in add the chopped pecans.
- Cover the bread in your prepared pan with the streusel topping. Bake for between 45-60 minutes, until golden brown. A toothpick should come out clean when inserted into the center of the pan.
- Cut into slices. Serve with a dusting of icing or powdered sugar and fresh fruits, whipped cream, chocolate chips or maple syrup. Here is a list of all of our favorite sides to serve with french toast in case you're interested. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use sturdy, thick bread like brioche, challah, or French bread to hold the cream cheese filling well.
- Prepare in a deep pan to ensure the custard soak fully covers the bread layers; adjust custard ingredients if needed for pan size.
- Soaking the dish overnight improves texture by allowing thorough custard absorption.
- Rest the baked dish before slicing to maintain neat slices.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 625 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 625kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 86g | 29% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 206mg | 69% |
| Sodium | 553mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 770IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 223mg | 22% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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