Description
A delightful baked French toast recipe featuring juicy peaches and creamy cheese, perfect for breakfast or brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of brioche or challah bread
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 cups fresh peaches, sliced
- 1 cup cream cheese, cubed
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
- Maple syrup for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your baking dish: Generously grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Arrange the bread: Cut the brioche or challah into thick slices and layer half in the dish.
- Mix the custard: Whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sugar.
- Layer with fruit and cheese: Pour half the custard over the bread, then add peaches and cream cheese.
- Soak it in: Pour the remaining custard over the top, gently pressing down the bread.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Bake to perfection: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 40-45 minutes.
- Serve and indulge: Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with maple syrup.
Notes
Customize with seasonal fruits and make ahead for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 185mg