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Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Bake

Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Bake Your Next Breakfast Win

Elevate your breakfast game with Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Bake, a delightful blend of flavors and textures.
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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
  • 1 loaf French Bread Use day-old bread for optimal custard absorption.
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Grease the baking dish to prevent sticking.
For the Creamy Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Soften before cutting.
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Fresh is ideal; thawed frozen can work too.
For the Custard
  • 6 large Eggs The cornerstone of the custard base.
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Adds moisture and creaminess.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Enhances richness.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Balances the sweetness.
  • 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar Adds depth to sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract Don't skip for best flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Introduces warmth and spice.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Essential for balancing flavors.
Optional Topping
  • powdered sugar Powdered Sugar For dusting before serving.

Equipment

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

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
  2. Layer half of your cubed French bread in the prepared baking dish, loosely packed.
  3. Scatter half of the softened cream cheese and sliced strawberries over the bread layer.
  4. Add the remaining cubed bread on top.
  5. Whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugars, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
  6. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the layered bread, pressing down gently.
  7. Let the dish rest for 15 minutes at room temperature to absorb the flavors.
  8. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the center.
  9. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serve dusted with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, prep the dish the night before and refrigerate. Feel free to customize with seasonal fruits.

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