Description
A delightful twist on traditional French toast, this bake combines layers of fluffy bread with cream cheese and juicy strawberries, perfect for brunch.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf of bread (such as brioche or challah)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, quartered
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Optional: powdered sugar for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Cut the loaf of bread into cubes and layer half in the bottom of the baking dish.
- Blend cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then spread half over the bread.
- Add half of the strawberries on top of the cream cheese mixture.
- Layer the remaining bread cubes, followed by the rest of the cream cheese mixture and strawberries.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Pour this mixture evenly over the layered bread.
- Cover with foil and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm, optionally dusted with powdered sugar.
Notes
Best enjoyed warm. Pair with maple syrup or whipped cream for added sweetness.