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Baked Strawberries and Cream French Toast

Baked Strawberries and Cream French Toast for Perfect Mornings

This Baked Strawberries and Cream French Toast transforms your mornings into a memorable experience with sweet strawberries and creamy cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the French Toast Base
  • 8 slices Brioche Bread or challah, sourdough
  • 6 Large Eggs essential for structure
  • 2 cups Whole Milk can substitute with almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt fine sea salt works as well
For the Cream Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese full-fat or 1/3 less fat
For the Fruit Layer
  • 2 cups Strawberries fresh is key
For Sweetening and Flavoring
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup can substitute with honey or agave
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract essential ingredient
For Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Confectioners’ Sugar optional but elevates presentation

Equipment

  • 9×13 baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Plastic wrap
  • aluminum foil

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. Layer half of the cubed brioche at the bottom, scatter cream cheese, then half of the strawberries.
  3. Top with the remaining brioche cubes evenly.
  4. Whisk together eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt in a bowl until smooth.
  5. Pour the custard mixture over the layered ingredients and cover with plastic wrap.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to soak.
  7. Let the dish sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
  8. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake for another 25-30 minutes.
  9. Let it cool slightly, serve warm topped with remaining strawberries and confectioners’ sugar if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best enjoyed warm; may reheat gently in the oven if made ahead.

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