Description
This Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Bake is a delightful creamy brunch option that is both easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious. Perfect for special occasions or a relaxing weekend morning.
Ingredients
1 loaf French bread
cut into 1-inch cubes
8 oz cream cheese
cut into small cubes
2 cups fresh strawberries
sliced
6 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
for greasing baking dish
Powdered sugar
for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with butter.
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt. Whisk together until well combined.
- Layer half of the cubed French bread in the prepared baking dish, followed by half of the cream cheese cubes and half of the sliced strawberries. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and fruit layers. Press down gently to ensure the bread absorbs the custard.
- Let the mixture sit for about 15 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the liquid.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to substitute other berries or fruits based on preference or availability. This dish can be prepared the night before; just cover and refrigerate before baking in the morning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
Keywords: Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Bake, brunch, creamy, easy recipe, dessert, American cuisine