TJ's Cinnamon Brioche French Toast Bake
Trader Joe'sTJ's Cinnamon Brioche French Toast Bake
Ingredients
For the French Toast Bake
- 6 Trader Joe's Brioche Buns, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted, for greasing
For the Cream Cheese Swirl
- 4 ounces Trader Joe's Cream Cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Serving
- as needed Trader Joe's Organic Maple Syrup
- as needed fresh berries
Instructions
- 1
Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with melted butter. Arrange the brioche cubes evenly in the prepared dish.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the brioche cubes, making sure all the bread is saturated. Gently press down on the bread to help it absorb the liquid.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
In a separate small bowl, beat the softened Trader Joe's Cream Cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Dollop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the brioche. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese into the bread mixture.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the brioche to fully absorb the custard.
⏱️ 120 min
- 7
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Remove the French toast bake from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes while the oven preheats.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the French toast is golden brown and set in the center. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
Let the French toast bake cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with Trader Joe's Organic Maple Syrup and fresh berries, if desired.
⏱️ 10 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Trader Joe'sTJ's Cinnamon Brioche French Toast Bake
For the French Toast Bake
- 6 Trader Joe's Brioche Buns, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted, for greasing
For the Cream Cheese Swirl
- 4 ounces Trader Joe's Cream Cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Serving
- as needed Trader Joe's Organic Maple Syrup
- as needed fresh berries
Instructions
- 1
Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with melted butter. Arrange the brioche cubes evenly in the prepared dish.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the brioche cubes, making sure all the bread is saturated. Gently press down on the bread to help it absorb the liquid.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
In a separate small bowl, beat the softened Trader Joe's Cream Cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Dollop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the brioche. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese into the bread mixture.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the brioche to fully absorb the custard.
⏱️ 120 min - 7
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Remove the French toast bake from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes while the oven preheats.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the French toast is golden brown and set in the center. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
Let the French toast bake cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with Trader Joe's Organic Maple Syrup and fresh berries, if desired.
⏱️ 10 min