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Ultra close-up macro of custard-soaked cinnamon roll French toast casserole with bubbling cinnamon butter swirl and cream cheese glaze fresh from the oven

Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole (Custard-Soaked & Caramelized)

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 440
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Custard & Brioche Base
  • 1 loaf brioche or challah bread about 14-16 oz, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk or half-and-half for extra rich custard
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
Cinnamon Brown Sugar Swirl
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour helps swirl cling to bread
Warm Cream Cheese Glaze
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp whole milk as needed to thin to drizzling consistency

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Baking Dish: Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish generously with butter. Spread the cubed brioche bread evenly into the dish.
  2. Whisk the Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk (or half-and-half), maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until completely blended. Pour evenly over the bread cubes. Press gently with a spatula so all bread absorbs the custard.
  3. Make Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour until smooth. Drizzle the cinnamon mixture all over the soaked bread, using a butter knife to gently swirl it into the crevices.
  4. Bake to Golden Perfection: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). (You can bake immediately or cover tightly and refrigerate overnight!). Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes until puffed, golden brown, and set in the center.
  5. Beat Cream Cheese Glaze: While casserole bakes, beat softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk with an electric mixer or whisk until velvety smooth and pourable.
  6. Drizzle & Serve Warm: Remove the casserole from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle the warm vanilla cream cheese glaze generously over top. Serve warm with maple syrup and fresh berries!

Nutrition

Calories: 440kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 11gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 235mgSodium: 360mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 39000IUVitamin C: 0.8mgCalcium: 1400mgIron: 0.5mg

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