Description
Indulge in a delightful breakfast with this Strawberries & Cream French Toast Casserole. Layers of French bread, cream cheese, fresh strawberries, and a rich custard come together to create a decadent dish perfect for brunch or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
French Toast:
- 1 loaf (about 14 oz) French bread (cut into 1-inch cubes)
Strawberry Cream Layer:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese (softened)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Egg Custard:
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Toppings:
- Powdered sugar
- Extra strawberries for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the French Toast: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread half of the bread cubes evenly in the bottom.
- Layer the Strawberry Cream: In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the bread, then layer on the sliced strawberries.
- Finish Assembling: Cover with the remaining bread cubes.
- Make the Egg Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread. Gently press down to ensure all pieces are soaked.
- Chill and Bake: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes or until golden brown and set in the center. Let cool for 10 minutes before topping with powdered sugar and extra strawberries.
Notes
- This casserole can be assembled the night before and baked fresh in the morning.
- For a sweeter twist, use brioche or challah bread instead of French bread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
