This 4-ingredient Oven Baked Sweetest Day Dessert is the kind of easy treat that feels a little special without making a big mess in the kitchen. Using frozen French toast sticks as the base gives you a shortcut that bakes up soft inside with golden edges, and when it is paired with a creamy filling and a sweet topping, it turns into a cozy dessert casserole that is perfect for sharing with family after dinner or for a holiday breakfast-for-dessert moment.
Serve this warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a dollop of whipped cream, or a drizzle of maple syrup or caramel sauce. For a nice balance, add fresh strawberries, sliced bananas, or a handful of raspberries on the side, and if you are making it for grown-ups, hot coffee or chai tea goes especially well with the cinnamon sweetness.
4-Ingredient Oven Baked Sweetest Day Dessert
Servings: 6 to 8
Ingredients
1 box solid unthawed frozen French toast sticks, about 16 ounces
1 package cream cheese, 8 ounces, softened
1 can sweetened condensed milk, 14 ounces
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch glass baking dish.
2. Spread the solid unthawed frozen French toast sticks evenly in the prepared baking dish.
3. In a medium bowl, stir the softened cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and cinnamon until as smooth as possible. A few small cream cheese bits are fine.
4. Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the French toast sticks, spreading it as evenly as you can so the top gets nicely covered.
5. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the dessert is hot through, lightly puffed, and golden around the edges.
6. Let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving so it sets up slightly, then scoop onto plates and serve warm.
Variations & Tips
Fruit Topped: Add sliced strawberries, blueberries, or diced apples after baking for a fresher look and a little tartness to balance the sweetness.
Picky Eater Friendly: If your family prefers simple flavors, leave out the cinnamon and serve the dessert with syrup on the side so everyone can top their own portion.
Extra Cozy: Sprinkle a little extra cinnamon over the top before baking for a warmer spice flavor and a prettier finish.
Make It Richer: A handful of white chocolate chips or butterscotch chips sprinkled over the cream mixture before baking makes this feel even more like a special occasion dessert.
Serving Tip: This is best served warm while the edges are lightly crisp and the center is soft and creamy. If you have leftovers, cover and refrigerate them, then reheat individual portions in the microwave for a quick treat the next day.