Easy Made Baked Strawberries and Cream French Toast – Sweet, Creamy

BAKED STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM FRENCH TOAST ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.9 from brunch lovers and holiday hosts)
Soft and Custardy | Fruity and Creamy | Family-Approved
Baked Strawberries and Cream French Toast is an indulgent oven-baked breakfast that combines soft bread, juicy strawberries, and a rich cream filling. Ideal for weekend brunches, holidays, or make-ahead mornings, this dish delivers bakery-style flavor with minimal effort.

Why You’ll Love This Baked French Toast

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 40–45 minutes
Serves: 6–8
Budget-Friendly
Texture: Soft, custardy center with lightly crisp edges
Perfect For: Brunch, holidays, overnight breakfast prep

Baked Strawberries and Cream French Toast Ingredients

• 1 loaf brioche or challah bread, cubed
• 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 4 large eggs
• 1½ cups milk or half-and-half
• ⅓ cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp salt
• Butter for greasing dish
• Optional topping: powdered sugar or maple syrup

How to Make Baked Strawberries and Cream French Toast

Step 1: Assemble the Base

Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Arrange half of the bread cubes evenly in the dish. Scatter half of the strawberries over the bread and dot with small spoonfuls of cream cheese.

Step 2: Layer Again

Add the remaining bread cubes, followed by the remaining strawberries and cream cheese.

Step 3: Make the Custard

In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Pour evenly over the bread mixture, pressing gently to ensure everything is soaked.

Step 4: Bake

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight if desired. Bake uncovered at 350°F (175°C) for 40–45 minutes until puffed, golden, and set in the center.

Step 5: Serve

Let cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with maple syrup if desired.

Tips and Variations

• Use frozen strawberries if fresh are unavailable, thawed and drained
• Add lemon zest for a bright citrus note
• Substitute mascarpone for cream cheese for extra richness
• Serve with whipped cream for a dessert-style presentation

What Everyone’s Saying About This Baked French Toast

“Creamy, fruity, and absolutely perfect for brunch.” – Olivia P.
“This was a hit at our holiday breakfast.” – Mark D.
“Easy to prep ahead and tastes amazing.” – Sarah L.

🍓 Baked Strawberries and Cream French Toast – Creamy, Sweet, and Perfect for Brunch

This Baked Strawberries and Cream French Toast is soft, custardy, and bursting with juicy strawberries and creamy richness. It’s an easy make-ahead breakfast or brunch that feels indulgent yet effortless—perfect for weekends, holidays, or special mornings.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Servings: 7

Course: Breakfast, brunch

Cuisine: American

Calories: 340

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 loaf brioche or challah bread cubed
• 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
• 8 oz cream cheese softened and cubed
• 5 large eggs
• 1½ cups milk or half-and-half for richer texture
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp salt
• Butter or cooking spray for greasing dish
• Optional toppings: powdered sugar maple syrup, whipped cream

Equipment

• 9×13 baking dish
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Knife & cutting board

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Spread half of the bread cubes evenly in the dish.
3. Scatter half of the strawberries and cream cheese cubes over the bread.
4. Add remaining bread, then top with remaining strawberries and cream cheese.
5. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
6. Pour mixture evenly over bread. Gently press to help soak.
7. Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until golden and set in the center.
8. Cool slightly, then serve with powdered sugar or syrup.

Notes

Can be assembled the night before and refrigerated; bake fresh in the morning.

Use day-old bread for best texture.

Swap strawberries for blueberries or raspberries if desired.

Serve warm for the creamiest texture.

FAQ – Baked Strawberries and Cream French Toast

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