Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast Croissants

5 from 1 vote

Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast Croissants

Part breakfast, part dessert, Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast Croissants are flakey, tender, and full of sweet, buttery flavor. Topped with sliced strawberries and powdered sugar, it’s a showstopping recipe perfect for holiday breakfasts, weekend brunches, and more!

Prep Time10

Cook Time50

Chill Time12

Total Time1

Course: Breakfast, brunch, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: breakfast, brunch, cheesecake filling, dessert recipe, easy french toast, french toast, french toast bake, french toast casserole, mothers day, strawberry cheesecake, strawberry cheesecake french toast

Servings: servings

Author: Food Dolls

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
4 ounces mascarpone cheese room temperature
1/4 cup powdered sugar + more for dusting
6 large eggs
2 cups half and half
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 Tablespoon high-quality pure vanilla extract
12-16 small croissants or 8 large
2 cups strawberries sliced

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, add the cream cheese, mascarpone, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
8 ounces cream cheese, 4 ounces mascarpone cheese, 1/4 cup powdered sugar + more for dusting
Spread 2 Tablespoons of the mixture inside each sliced croissant.
In a second mixing bowl, add the eggs, half and half, sugar, and vanilla, whisking to combine. Dip each croissant into the egg mixture, coating them completely.
2 cups half and half, 1 Tablespoon high-quality pure vanilla extract, 6 large eggs, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 12-16 small croissants
Arrange the croissants in a round buttered baking dish. Note: It’s okay if the croissants overlap.
Pour the remaining egg mixture evenly over the croissants. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.*
Preheat the oven to 375° Fahrenheit. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil, and continue to bake for 15-20 minutes or until the egg mixture is set and the croissants are golden brown and crisp.
Top with sliced strawberries and extra powdered sugar. Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup, if desired.
2 cups strawberries
Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.

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Notes

If you don’t have time to let the french toast sit overnight, you can bake it after 2 hours of soaking. It just won’t be quite as fluffy or crisp.

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