Tiramisu French Toast Casserole Bake with Sweet Cream
Tiramisu French toast casserole bake with sweet cream is a decadent, coffee-flavored breakfast dish inspired by the classic Italian dessert. Layers of custard-soaked brioche and creamy mascarpone topping make this a show-stopping addition to brunch or holiday mornings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes (including soak)
- Yield: 8–10 servings
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter. Add cubed bread evenly across the bottom.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, espresso powder or coffee, vanilla, cinnamon (if using), and salt until well combined.
- Pour the custard over the bread cubes, pressing down gently. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.
- While baking, make the sweet cream: Beat mascarpone, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream until smooth and fluffy.
- Let casserole cool for 10 minutes. Spread or dollop the sweet cream on top.
- Dust with cocoa powder, add chocolate shavings, and serve with whipped cream or syrup if desired.
Notes
- Let the casserole sit at room temperature for 15–20 minutes before baking if chilled overnight.
- Use cooled espresso or coffee to avoid cooking the eggs prematurely in the custard.
- For a more authentic tiramisu flavor, add a splash of coffee liqueur to the custard.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of casserole
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
