Baked Strawberries and Cream French Toast
A deliciously indulgent and easy-to-make French toast, featuring sweet strawberries and creamy cheese, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingrédients
Main Ingredients
- 1 loaf brioche bread, cubed Or substitute with gluten-free bread if necessary.
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced Feel free to use frozen strawberries, thawed and dried.
- 4 large eggs For a vegan alternative, use flaxseed meal and water.
- 2 cups milk Substitute with almond milk for a dairy-free option.
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened Use a dairy-free alternative as needed.
- 1/4 cup sugar Can be reduced or substituted with stevia/maple syrup.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Skip it if you prefer.
- Butter for greasing Butter for greasing To prevent sticking.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your baking dish with butter.
- Layer the cubed brioche bread in the greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle the sliced strawberries generously over the bread.
Mixing
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread and strawberries, ensuring every piece of bread is soaked.
Baking
- Allow the dish to sit for about 15 minutes to soak in.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Carefully remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing.
Serving
- Serve warm, garnished with extra berries, powdered sugar, or syrup as desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days, or freeze for up to three months. Reheat in the microwave or oven.