Description
A decadent overnight baked French toast featuring buttery brioche and tangy ribbons of sweetened cream cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Brioche or Challah bread, cubed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter.
- Cube the bread into 1-inch pieces and place in a large bowl.
- Whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour the liquid over the bread and stir gently to coat. Refrigerate overnight (or 6 hours).
- Beat softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the soaked bread mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Dollop the cream cheese mixture on top and swirl with a knife.
- Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes until golden and set.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American