Golden baked dessert featuring tender apples, rich caramel cream cheese custard, and soft brioche cubes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Bread & Dairy
01 - 6 cups brioche or challah bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
04 - 2 cups whole milk
05 - 1 cup heavy cream
06 - 4 large eggs
→ Fruit
07 - 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and diced
→ Sweeteners
08 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
09 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar
→ Spices & Flavorings
10 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
12 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
13 - Pinch of salt
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with caramel sauce until smooth. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt; mix until fully combined.
03 - Whisk in eggs, then gradually add whole milk and heavy cream while whisking continuously until custard reaches smooth consistency.
04 - Add bread cubes and diced apples to custard mixture. Gently fold until all pieces are evenly coated. Allow to soak for 10 minutes.
05 - Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Drizzle additional caramel sauce over surface if desired.
06 - Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until custard is set and top is golden brown. A knife inserted in the center should come out mostly clean.
07 - Cool for 10 minutes before serving. Drizzle with additional caramel sauce if desired.
