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Baked Strawberries and Cream French Toast

A delightful breakfast or brunch dish featuring crispy golden-brown bread soaked in a creamy mixture and sweet, tangy strawberries.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread and Cream Mixture
  • 6 slices slices of bread (preferably day-old or slightly stale) Day-old bread works best; brioche or challah recommended.
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened Make sure cream cheese is at room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup milk Substitute with almond or coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Butter for greasing Use to grease the baking dish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with a good amount of butter.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Whisk thoroughly until smooth and creamy.
  4. Place the slices of bread in the baking dish, slightly overlapping them. Pour half of the creamy mixture over the bread, followed by half of the sliced strawberries.
  5. Repeat the layering process with the remaining bread, cream mixture, and strawberries. Ensure all bread is well-soaked in the mixture.
Baking
  1. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and continue baking for another 15-20 minutes, until the top is golden and crispy.
Serving
  1. Allow it to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Top with whipped cream, additional fresh strawberries, or a drizzle of honey. For best quality, reheat in a microwave or oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes.