Baked Cinnamon Crunch French Toast

Ingredients

• •at room temperature cream cheese (8 ounces)
• •0.5 cup heavy cream
• •1 teaspoon vanilla
• •sliced into 1-inch thick slices challah bread (1 loaf)
• •beaten large eggs (8)
• •2.5 cups whole milk
• •1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• •0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• •0.25 cup brown sugar
• •2.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• •2 teaspoons flour
• •melted salted butter (2 tablespoon)

Instructions

1. Grease a 9x13 inch-baking dish with butter. In a bowl, mix 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle half the cinnamon sugar over the bottom of the baking dish. In a bowl, using an electric mixer, whip the cream cheese 1 minute. Add the whipped cream and vanilla and gradually increase the speed to high. Whip until fluffy, 1-2 minutes. Grab the bread and make a 1-inch slit at the top, move your knife to create space in the bread, being careful not to poke through to the other side. Spread the inside of the bread with cream cheese, press to enclose (see above photo). You will not need all the cream cheese, save the rest for serving. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, and salt. Submerge each piece of bread into the egg mix, allowing the bread to sit at least a minute to soak up the eggs. Arrange the bread in the baking dish. Pour the remaining egg mix over the bread slices. Then sprinkle over the remaining cinnamon sugar. Cover and place in the fridge 30 minutes or overnight. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375° F. In a bowl, mix 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, the flour, and butter. Arrange over the bread slices. Cover and bake 25 minutes, remove the foil and bake another 20-25 minutes or until the French toast is deeply golden. Serve the french toast warm, topped with any additional whipped cream. Enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Baked Cinnamon Crunch French Toast?

Baked Cinnamon Crunch French Toast takes 30 mins prep and 45 mins cook time.

How many servings does Baked Cinnamon Crunch French Toast make?

This recipe makes 8 servings. You can easily scale the ingredients up or down.

What type of cuisine is Baked Cinnamon Crunch French Toast?

Baked Cinnamon Crunch French Toast is an American dish, typically served as a breakfast dish.

What are the main ingredients in Baked Cinnamon Crunch French Toast?

The key ingredients include cream cheese, heavy cream, vanilla, challah bread, large eggs, and 7 more ingredients.