Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Strawberry Cream French Toast Bake, a delightful breakfast that combines layers of fluffy bread and juicy strawberries soaked in a rich custard. Perfect for special occasions or cozy weekend mornings, this visually stunning dish will impress your family and friends alike. Easy to prepare ahead of time, it promises to be a hit at your next brunch gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 thick slices brioche or challah bread
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, halved
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Slice the bread into thick pieces and arrange half in the prepared dish.
- Layer half of the strawberry slices over the bread.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, and salt to create the custard mixture; pour half over the bread.
- Scatter cream cheese cubes on top and add remaining strawberries before pouring the rest of the custard over everything.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving with warm maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 140mg