Hazelnut Coffee French Toast

Our Hazelnut Coffee Stuffed Baked French Toast is the breakfast treat you didn’t know you needed. Thick brioche, creamy hazelnut filling, and the smooth notes of Don Francisco’s Hawaiian Hazelnut Coffee—perfect for cozy mornings or brunch.

Prep Time: 20 Minutes (Plus 1 hour to overnight for chilling)
Total Time: 35-40 minutes

Servings: 6-8 servings

WHAT YOU NEED

For the French Toast:
1 cup Don Francisco’s Hawaiian Hazelnut Coffee (brewed and cooled)
1 cup milk
5 large eggs
¼ cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
A pinch of salt
 1 loaf of brioche or challah bread, sliced thick
Butter or cooking spray (for greasing)

For the Hazelnut Cream Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup chocolate hazelnut spread
2 tbsp powdered sugar
 2 tbsp Don Francisco’s Hawaiian Hazelnut Coffee (brewed and cooled)

Garnish:
Powdered sugar
Fresh berries (optional)
Whipped cream (optional)
Maple syrup (optional)

How to Make

1. Brew 1 cup of Don Francisco’s Hawaiian Hazelnut Coffee and let it cool to room temperature. Brew an additional 2 tablespoons for the filling.

2. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, hazelnut spread, powdered sugar, and 2 tablespoons of cooled coffee. Beat until smooth and creamy.

3. Take two slices of thick-cut bread and spread a generous layer of the hazelnut cream filling on one slice. Place the other slice on top to create a sandwich. Repeat with the remaining bread and filling.

4. In a large bowl, whisk together cooled coffee, milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until well combined.

5. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Arrange stuffed bread sandwiches in the baking dish in a single layer. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the stuffed bread, ensuring each piece is well soaked. Gently press the bread down to help it absorb the custard. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.

6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove baking dish from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature while the oven preheats. Bake, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes or until French toast is golden brown and the custard is set. Allow baked French toast to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with fresh berries, whipped cream, and maple syrup if desired.

Enjoy!