Enjoy your French toast with a sweet and tart raspberry cheesecake twist thanks to this stunning raspberry cheesecake French toast casserole recipe!
Pieces of French bread are topped with dollops of sweetened cream cheese and raspberries, soaked in a custard mixture, and left to infuse in the fridge overnight – ready to be baked just before serving!
Why You’ll Love This Raspberry Cheesecake French Toast Casserole Recipe
A delightful twist to a classic – if you love French toast, but want to try something slightly different, then this raspberry cheesecake French toast in casserole form is for you! The sweet and tangy cream cheese and fresh tart raspberries add extra layers of flavor for a truly memorable treat.
Enjoy it as a versatile dish – this fruity cheesecake French toast casserole can be served as a sweet breakfast treat, for brunch, or as a dessert alongside a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream!
Ideal to make in advance – the assembled casserole has to be refrigerated for at least 30 minutes, but preferably overnight. This means that you can start your morning by baking the chilled casserole without making it from scratch.
Raspberry Cheesecake French Toast Casserole Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 loaf french bread, cut into 1-2 inch cubes
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 6 oz raspberries
- 6 large eggs
- 3 cups milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Here are some more fruity recipes to try:
- Raspberry Honey Smoothie Bowl
- Simple Raspberry Sauce
- Apple Almond Butter Snack
- Frozen Banana Bites
- Caramel Apple Dumplings
How To Make Raspberry Cheesecake French Toast Casserole
Cut the French bread into 1-2 inch pieces and grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish.
Fill the casserole dish with the bread in an even layer.
Using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until creamy and smooth. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture over the bread.
Scatter raspberries over the entire dish and set aside.
Next, make the custard.
Whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Now pour the custard mixture over the bread to soak.
Cover the dish with cling wrap and place in the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours overnight.
When you’re ready to bake it, remove from the fridge and remove the cling wrap and place in a pre-heated oven for 40 minutes at 375 degrees.
Check if the French toast cheesecake casserole is done by testing with a toothpick – it should come out clean. If the toothpick it doesn’t come out clean, bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.
Storage Instructions for Raspberry Cheesecake French Toast Casserole
Keep this scrumptious raspberry cheesecake French toast casserole for longer by following these easy storage tips:
In The Fridge
Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap or foil to prevent the leftover casserole from absorbing odors from the fridge and store it in the fridge for 2-3 days. Remove from the fridge and allow to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to serve slightly chilled or reheat it in the oven or microwave.
Freezing
Once completely cool, this raspberry cheesecake French toast casserole can be wrapped in its baking dish with plastic wrap and again with foil to be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can also transfer leftover casserole to an airtight container to be stored in the freezer.
Simply defrost the frozen casserole in the fridge overnight and then serve chilled or reheated, depending on your preference.
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- Mini Apple Hand Pies
- Pumpkin Carrot Cake Recipe
- 2 Banana Choc Chip Banana Bread
- Sourdough Blueberry French Toast Muffins
- Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Raspberry Cheesecake French Toast Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 loaf french bread cut into 1-2 inch cubes
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 6 oz raspberries
- 6 large eggs
- 3 cups milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Cut the French bread into 1-2 inch pieces and grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish.
- Fill the casserole dish with the bread in an even layer.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until creamy and smooth. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture over the bread.
- Scatter raspberries over the entire dish and set aside.
- Next, make the custard.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Now pour the custard mixture over the bread to soak.
- Cover the dish with cling wrap and place in the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours overnight.
- When you’re ready to bake it, remove from the fridge and remove the cling wrap and place in a pre-heated oven for 40 minutes at 375 degrees.
- Check if the French toast cheesecake casserole is done by testing with a toothpick – it should come out clean. If the toothpick it doesn’t come out clean, bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.
