Thai Tea Lime Swirl French Toast Bake

For cream cheese mixture: Mix cream cheese, egg and sugar in a mixing bowl fitted with a paddle attachment until combined.

Stir in lime zest and hold for assembly.

For assembly: Slice each baked cinnamon roll in half crosswise to create thinner cinnamon roll slices; place shingled in rows in greased 2-inch half steam table pan.

Add yogurt, eggs, cardamom, star anise and Thai tea to mixing bowl; combine thoroughly. Reserve 1 cup of yogurt mixture; pour remaining over cinnamon roll slices.

Use spatula to work yogurt mixture between cinnamon rolls; cover and allow to sit for 1 hour.

Drop small dollops of cream cheese mixture on top; pour remaining 1 cup of yogurt mixture.

Drag a knife or spoon into cream cheese mixture to create swirl. Bake at 350°F for 55-60 minutes, when knife comes out clean.

For serving: Add butter, condensed milk, vanilla and tea in small saucepan. Heat to boiling and simmer 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.

Serve a warm piece of French toast bake with 1 Tbsp. sauce.