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Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Bake

Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Bake for Weekend Indulgence

This Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Bake is a delightful dish perfect for brunch, featuring rich cream cheese and juicy strawberries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 8 slices French Bread Day-old bread for optimal absorption
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For greasing the baking dish
For the Creamy Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened before use
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Substitute with raspberries or blueberries if desired
For the Custard Mixture
  • 6 large Eggs For binding ingredients
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Almond milk as a lighter alternative
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Replace with additional milk for a lighter dish
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar For sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar For caramel-like depth
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract For flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Increase for a spicier profile
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For dusting over the baked dish

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
    Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Bake
  2. Cut day-old French bread into cubes and layer half of the cubes in the greased dish.
    Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Bake
  3. Scatter half of the cream cheese cubes and half of the sliced strawberries over the bread layer.
    Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Bake
  4. Repeat the layering process with remaining bread, cream cheese, and strawberries.
    Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Bake
  5. Whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugars, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
    Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Bake
  6. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the layered ingredients and press down gently.
    Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Bake
  7. Allow the dish to rest for about 15 minutes or refrigerate it overnight.
    Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Bake
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden brown.
    Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Bake
  9. Let the bake cool for about 10 minutes, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm.
    Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Bake

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use day-old bread for better absorption and avoid sogginess. Customize your fruit according to your preference.

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