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Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Bake

Sweet Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Bake to Savor

This Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Bake is a must-try breakfast dish that transforms your mornings with its sweet flavors and creamy texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Setting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bake
  • 1 loaf French Bread Day-old bread yields the best texture.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Soften for smooth distribution.
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Substitute with seasonal berries if desired.
  • 6 Large Eggs Essential for custardy base.
  • 2 cups Whole Milk
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Swap with more milk for a lighter option.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Butter For greasing the baking dish.
  • Powdered Sugar For garnish.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of butter.
  2. Cut the French bread into cubes and layer half in the greased baking dish.
  3. Scatter half of the cream cheese cubes across the bread followed by half of the strawberries.
  4. Repeat the layering process with the remaining bread, cream cheese, and strawberries.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
  6. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the layers. Press down the bread to absorb the mixture.
  7. Let it set for about 15 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate overnight.
  8. Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
  9. Let rest for about 10 minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Using day-old bread helps achieve the best texture. Allow for soaking time to enhance the custardy consistency.

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