Baked Strawberries and Cream French Toast
Baked Strawberries and Cream French Toast is a delightful brunch treat that transforms simple ingredients into a rich, flavorful dish. Soft, custardy sourdough bread is layered with juicy strawberries, creating an indulgent breakfast that’s perfect for gathering friends and family. With its warm aroma and sweet finish, this dish is sure to impress and leave everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Cut sourdough into thick slices. Layer half of the slices in the baking dish, followed by half of the strawberries. Repeat the layers.
- Pour the custard mixture over the layered bread and strawberries.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute strawberries with blueberries or bananas for a different flavor. You can prepare the mixture the night before; just refrigerate overnight before baking.