Cherry Cheesecake French Toast

This Cherry Cheesecake French Toast recipe combines rich, creamy cheesecake filling with soft overnight French toast and sweet cherries for an irresistible brunch dish. It’s perfect for holidays, weekend brunch, or whenever you want a decadent breakfast.

Cherry Cheesecake French Toast Recipe – Decadent Breakfast Recipe

French toast is a beloved breakfast classic, and this Cherry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast turns it into an over-the-top treat. Thick slices of french bread are filled with a creamy cheesecake mixture, smothered with a sweet vanilla custard, and baked until golden brown. Topped with a dusting of powdered sugar, it’s the perfect combination of creamy, fruity, and crisp, ideal for special-occasion brunches or a decadent weekend morning.

Key ingredients you’ll need to make Cherry Cheesecake French Toast: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card.)

• Bread – Thick sliced french bread for the french toast.
• Cherry Pie Filling – Pie filling gives this french toast its signature flavor.
• Cream Cheese – Softened cream cheese givesthe cherry filling a cheescake like flavor.
• Sugar – Granulated sugar for sweetness plus sugar in the raw to sprinkle on top.
• Whole Eggs – Large eggs beaten with whole milk for the creamy egg custard poured on top.
• Flavorings – A combination of vanilla extract and almond extract amps up the flavor.
• Seasonings – A small amount of salt and nutmeg balances the flavor.

How Do You Make the BEST Cherry Cheesecake French Toast

• Prepare Dish – Spray a rectangular baking dish with cooking spray or slather with softened butter.
• Slice French Bread – Divide French loaf evenly cutting in half. Cut each half into 1-inch slices. Center side by side in dish.
• Make Cheesecake Filling – Whip together cream cheese, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla and almond extracts until smooth.
• Add Cherry Pie Filling – Fold in cherry pie filling by hand. Separate bread slices and stuff evenly with cream cheese filling.
• Egg Custard – In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, salt, nutmeg and vanilla until fully combined.Pour evenly over bread, cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight.
• Preheat Oven – Remove from fridge and sit on counter for 10-15 minutes. Remove plastic wrap and sprinkle the top with turbinado sugar.
• Bake – Bake per the baking time in the recipe until golden brown.
• Let stand for 5 minutes, then divide and serve dusted with powdered sugar.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Cherry French Toast

• Hand mixer.
• Large bowl and medium bowl.
• Measuring cups and measuring spoons.
• Bread knife and cutting board.
• Balloon whisk.
• 13×9-inch baking dish or oven safe skillet.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

• Bread – A dense bread works best for this stuffed french toast recipe. You could use day old brioche or challah in place of french bread.
• Pie Filling – When “premium” pie filling is mentioned it means that you should choose a quality pie filling that has lots and lots of cherries. Your favorite brand will work!
• Berries – There’s plenty of room here to make this dish in different flavors using altenate flavora of pie fillings. You might like to try blueberry french toast with a hint of lemon zest or strawberry french toast. The sky’s the limit with variations.
• Cream Cheese – You can lighten the cheesecake filling, use one 8 ounce block of softened Neufchatel cheese in place of full fat cream cheese.
• Nutmeg – You could use a dash of cinnamon in place of nutmeg.
• Be Patient – When pouring the egg custard over the stuffed french bread pieces, do it gently so as not to disturb the cheesecake filling mixture.
• Alternate Stovetop Preparation – This recipe is designed to be made in advance and stored overnight prior to baking. You could stuff bread slices, dip in the egg mixture and fry in a skillet or a griddle to eat immediately. When doing so, top with warm cherry preserves or drizzle with maple syrup prior to serving.
• Baking Dish – The layering of the french toast is achieved best in a standard rectangular baking dish or a slightly smaller pan to keep the filling inside. You can use a 12×8-inch or 13×9-inch pan for assembling and baking, if that’s what you have handy. Either size will work.

Storage and Leftovers

• Serving Options – You can serve cherry french toast any time of day from brunch to dessert.
• Leftovers – Store baked Cherry Cheesecake French Toast casserole covered with aluminum foil, plastic wrap or in an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheating – Reheat in single servings in the microwave or in a preheated 350 degree f oven until heated through.
• Freezer – I don’t recommend freezing. The bread becomes mushy when thawed.

More French Toast Recipes to Make

• Make breakfast in one fell swoop with this Sheet Pan French Toast.
• Pumpkin French Toast is a fall staple at our house.
• Caramel Apple Stuffed French Toast is also delicious with whipped cream or ice cream for dessert.
• Make these Cinnamon Roll French Toast Muffins in a cupcake pan for individual servings.
• This recipe for Cinnamon Roll French Bread turns an inexpensive loaf of bread into a million dollar treat.
• Praline Pecan French Toast Casserole is a holiday must-make.
• Lemon French Toast from The Recipe Rebel.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Mixer
• Mixing Bowls
• Measuring Set
• Rectangular Baking Dish