Cream Cheese Swirl Cinnamon Roll (Printable)

Overnight breakfast bake with cinnamon roll flavors and cream cheese swirls

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread & Fruit

01 - 1 large loaf brioche or challah bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (approximately 1 pound)
02 - 2 large ripe bananas, mashed

→ Custard

03 - 6 large eggs
04 - 2 cups whole milk
05 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
06 - 1/2 cup brown sugar
07 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Cream Cheese Swirl

11 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
12 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
13 - 1 large egg yolk
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Topping

15 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
16 - 1/4 cup brown sugar
17 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

# How To Make It:

01 - Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and salt. Stir in mashed bananas until combined.
03 - Add bread cubes to the custard mixture and gently toss until all pieces are evenly coated. Let sit for 10 minutes to absorb the liquid.
04 - While the bread soaks, beat cream cheese with sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.
05 - Pour half of the soaked bread mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Drop half the cream cheese mixture in dollops over the bread. Repeat with remaining bread and cream cheese. Gently swirl with a knife to create a marbled effect.
06 - Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon together. Drizzle or sprinkle evenly over the casserole surface.
07 - Cover the baking dish tightly and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours to allow flavors to develop.
08 - When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°F. Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats.
09 - Bake uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes until golden brown and the center is set when lightly touched.
10 - Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with maple syrup or powdered sugar if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Make-Ahead Convenience: Prepare everything the night before and simply slide it into the oven in the morning.
  • Gooey Centers: The combination of banana-infused custard and cream cheese creates a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
  • Cinnamon Roll Flavors: You get all the best parts of a cinnamon roll with the ease of a French toast bake.
02 -
  • Perfect Soak: For the best results, do not skip the overnight refrigeration; it is essential for the custard to permeate the bread.
  • Gentle Swirling: Use a butter knife or skewer to swirl the cream cheese, but be careful not to over-mix, as you want distinct pockets of cheesecake.
  • Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven to restore the crispiness of the topping.
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