Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
baked berry cheesecake french toast in a cast iron skillet with dollops of cheesecake and berry compote on top. a spatula is digging in, close up picture from the side

BAKED BERRY CHEESECAKE FRENCH TOAST RECIPE


5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

5 from 3 reviews

  • Author: Zoha
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 min
  • Yield: 8 servings

Description

The yummiest baked French toast with dollops of fresh berry compote and a creamy cheesecake filling


Ingredients

Mixed Berry Compote:

  • 2 cup berries of choice, roughly chopped (I mixed strawberries, raspberries and blueberries)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1-2 tbsp sugar

Cheesecake Filling:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, room temp (226g)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream (60g)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar

French Toast:

  • 16-18 King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls (or sub with ~450-500g of bread of choice)
  • 5 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk (480g)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Sugar Topping:

  • 2-3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

To Serve (optional):

  • Maple syrup
  • Fresh berries

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 375F (conventional / no fan)
  • Mixed Berry Compote: Mix the chopped berries, sugar and lemon juice in a non-stick saucepan. Place on low heat and cook and stir for ~8-10 minutes until the berries soften, release juice, and the mixture thickens up slightly. Mash the berries with a spatula and set aside
  • Cheesecake filling: In a separate bowl, add the cream cheese, sugar and heavy cream. Whisk on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until the mixture becomes creamy and the sugar feels mostly dissolved
  • French toast: Chop the rolls / bread into ~1.5" cubes. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar and vanilla thoroughly until the eggs break down. Add the bread and gently toss to soak (it's ok if some of it starts to break, just be as gentle as you can)
  • Sugar topping: Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl until combined
  • Assembly:  Brush butter on the bottom of a 9-10" cast iron skillet, and sprinkle over 1 tbsp of the sugar topping. Add half of the french toast mixture and spread it out, then dollop half of the berry compote and cheesecake filling on top. Repeat with the second layer. If you want, you can save some of the cheesecake filling and berry compote for serving. Sprinkle over the remaining sugar topping
  • Cover the skillet with aluminum foil, and bake in the pre-heated oven to 25 minutes. Then remove the foil and continue to bake for 20-25 minutes until the French toast develops a golden crust on top
  • Serve hot with maple syrup and fresh berries (or any reserved cheesecake filling and compote)

Video Tutorial:

[adthrive-in-post-video-player video-id="dgv8gHJm" upload-date="2024-06-10T06:52:53.000Z" name="Baked Berry Cheesecake French Toast" description="How to make the best Baked Berry Cheesecake French Toast" player-type="default" override-embed="default"]
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 45 min
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Cuisine: American