Grape Jelly French Toast - Welch's

Ingredients

• 4 Slices Thick-Cut Brioche or Challah (approx. 3⁄4 to 1 inch thick). Day-old bread works best as it absorbs custard without falling apart.
• 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
• Powdered Sugar (for dusting)
• Filling:
• 4 tbsp Whipped Cream Cheese (Softened)
• 4 tbsp Welch's Concord Grape Jelly
• 1⁄2 tsp Fresh Orange Zest (approx. half an orange)
• Pinch of Kosher Salt
• Optional: 2 tbsp Chopped Pecans or Walnuts (Toasted)
• Custard:
• 2 Large Eggs
• 1⁄2 cup Heavy Cream (or Half & Half for a lighter version)
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1⁄4 tsp Ground Cardamom
• 1⁄4 tsp Ground Cinnamon