Description
A festive and easy-to-make breakfast that blends the rich flavors of king cake with the comforting texture of French toast, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5–2 pounds brioche or challah, cubed
- 4 tablespoons butter, for tossing
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Additional cinnamon for topping
- Colored sanding sugars (purple, green, gold) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the brioche or challah into 1–1.5 inch cubes.
- Toss the bread cubes in melted butter.
- Whisk together eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Dollop the cream cheese mixture made from cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla over the bread and lightly swirl it in.
- Sprinkle additional cinnamon on top.
- Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 40–45 minutes until the center is set and the edges are golden.
- Let it rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm, topped with a vanilla glaze and colored sanding sugars.
Notes
For best results, use day-old or slightly stale bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg