Overnight Raspberry Cheesecake French Toast
Indulge in the decadent flavors of Overnight Raspberry Cheesecake French Toast, a delightful breakfast casserole that combines the richness of cheesecake with the comforting warmth of French toast. Perfect for brunch gatherings or holiday celebrations, this recipe allows you to prepare ahead of time, making your mornings stress-free. Simply layer crusty bread with creamy cream cheese and sweet raspberry preserves, soak it overnight in a luxurious egg mixture, and bake to golden perfection. Serve warm with whipped cream, fresh berries, and a drizzle of maple syrup for an unforgettable treat that will impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large loaf crusty sourdough or French bread
- 1 and 1/2 cups raspberry preserves
- 1 package full-fat cream cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup light brown sugar
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer half of the bread cubes in the dish, dollop half of the raspberry preserves, and dot with half of the cream cheese. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients.
- In a bowl, whisk together milk, heavy cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and half of the brown sugar until well combined. Pour over layered bread.
- Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight (at least 8 hours).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Allow casserole to sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes before baking.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes; then uncover and bake for another 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 210mg