Peaches and Cream French Toast

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup peach preserves
• 1/2 cup sugar, divided
• 1 loaf Challah bread, cut into 1-inch slices
• 8 eggs 1 cup milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, peach preserves and 1/4 cup sugar, mix well.

Layer half bread slices in a 9- x 13-inch baking dish and evenly spread with cream cheese mixture. Cover with remaining bread slices.

In a large bowl mix eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla, cinnamon and remaining sugar. Pour over bread, cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. and bake covered 50 to 60 minutes or until firm.

Notes:
Garnish with confectioners sugar and sliced peaches.