For the cheesecake filling: in a small bowl, combine cream cheese, egg, heavy cream, sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
3. Step
For the French toast egg mixture, combine eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir until well incorporated.
4. Step
Dip slices of brioche in egg mixture.
5. Step
Transfer brioche slices and cover bottom of a loaf pan, using a half or a quarter of a slice if necessary.
6. Step
Cover the slices with cheesecake filling and spread evenly.
7. Step
Layer another row of brioche slices and top with slices of strawberry and banana.
8. Step
Layer one last row of brioche slices using small pieces of the bread to fill in the holes.
9. Step
Bake for 30 minutes covered, then 10 minutes uncovered.
10. Step
Let cool to room temperature.
11. Step
Invert the loaf onto a parchment paper-lined baking tray.
12. Step
Brush top of loaf with butter and sprinkle sugar over top.
13. Step
Broil on high for 5 minutes or until sugar starts to carmelize.
14. Step
Garnish with more strawberries, banana, and powdered sugar. Slice and serve.
