Description
This cozy Baked Strawberries and Cream French Toast is a perfect weekend breakfast. Soft brioche slices layered with a creamy filling, topped with juicy strawberries, and baked to golden perfection. Ideal for family mornings, brunches, or special occasions, it’s a warm, comforting treat that’s both easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf brioche or challah bread, sliced thickly (about 12 slices)
- 500g fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 250g cream cheese, softened
- 100g granulated sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 300ml whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Optional: powdered sugar, maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Toss strawberries with 2 tablespoons sugar and let sit 10–15 minutes.
- Mix cream cheese, 2 tablespoons sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Arrange bread slices in the dish, slightly overlapping if necessary.
- Spread cream cheese mixture between the layers of bread.
- Whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon, salt, and melted butter; pour evenly over bread.
- Press bread lightly to absorb custard, then layer strawberries on top.
- Bake 35–40 minutes until custard is set and top is golden.
- Optional: dust with powdered sugar and drizzle maple syrup before serving.
Notes
Slightly stale bread absorbs custard better. Assemble ahead for overnight baking. Reheat leftovers in the oven or microwave. Optional: caramelize strawberries for deeper flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg