Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 5 tblsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 loaf bread, french, cinnamon raisin, white or egg (challah), 1 in thick slices -
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (35%)
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp cinnamon, ground
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg, ground
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tsp cinnamon, ground
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup pecans, chopped, optional
  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • icing or powdered sugar
  • maple syrup
  • fresh fruit
  • chocolate chips
  • whipped cream

Instruction

  • Prepare your deepest 9x9 inch casserole dish (as close as you can get!) or baking pan lightly coated in cooking spray. If you are using a pan of a different size you may have to adjust the number of eggs and the amount of cream and milk so that there is enough to coat the bread. You can add anther egg or two at the end if you even need it!  Set aside. 
  • In a medium sized bowl combine softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, egg, and flour. Whisk until well blended. You can also use a handheld or stand mixer to make blending easier!  Set aside. 
  • Place slices of bread across the bottom of your prepared pan. Use half slices of bread and smaller pieces to fully cover the bottom of the pan. Spread your cream cheese mixture on top of this layer of bread. The cream cheese layer will be thick. Place remaining bread slices on top of the cream cheese mixture in the pan. Try to overlap the bread in a different pattern for the top layer. Set aside. 
  • In a large mixing bowl combine eggs, milk, cream, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Once mixed pour slowly over bread and cream cheese. Try to coat all of the bread pieces as much as possible. Using a butter knife adjust and lift bread slightly at the outer edge, to allow egg mixture to flow between bread slices. Cover pan with aluminium foil and refrigerate overnight. 
  • When you are ready to bake remove pan from the fridge and keep on the counter to rest for 30 minutes before baking. 
  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.  
  • Grab a medium sized bowl and combine brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and flour. Mix with a fork or your fingers until crumbly and well combined. Once the butter is totally mixed in add the chopped pecans. 
  • Cover the bread in your prepared pan with the streusel topping. Bake for between 45-60 minutes, until golden brown. A toothpick should come out clean when inserted into the center of the pan. 
  • Cut into slices. Serve with a dusting of icing or powdered sugar and fresh fruits, whipped cream, chocolate chips or maple syrup. Enjoy!