Strawberry cream cheese French toast bake is a delicious breakfast and brunch treat. It’s easy to prepare and consists of thick cubes of brioche or sourdough bread, soaked in custard, and topped with layers of sweetened cream cheese and fresh berries. It’s so tasty, your family will love it at the breakfast table. I’ve included some healthy ingredient alternatives to boost the protein content, such as using Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese. I haven’t forgotten vegans either, so I’ve included some alternatives so you can enjoy this toast in a vegan version, just like the regular one in the article.
To prepare this easy Strawberry cream cheese French toast bake, simply place all the ingredients in a baking pan, let the bread soak up the liquid, and then bake until the top is golden and crispy, while the center remains soft.
This Strawberry cream cheese French toast bake recipe is an easy way to prepare a meal for a large family. You can enjoy it for breakfast in the summer or spring, or have it as a brunch with your family in the spring.
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Ingredients
Yield: 8 Servings
- Brioche or Challah bread – 1 loaf (about 12–16 oz)
- Fresh Strawberries – 2 cups (Sliced)
- Cream Cheese – 8 oz (Softened)
- Large Eggs – 6 qty
- Whole Milk – 2 cups
- Maple Syrup or Honey – 1/3 cup
- Vanilla extract – 1 tablespoon
- Ground cinnamon – 1 teaspoon
- Powdered sugar
Suggestions & Alternatives:
- Healthy – Replace brioche bread with a dense loaf of whole-grain bread and use Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese.
- Vegan – Use a flax egg substitute, almond milk, and a dairy-free cream cheese alternative.
Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Bake
This easy to make recipe features creamy, cheesecake-like pockets and a crispy golden topping. It's the perfect stress-free breakfast, ideal for a family brunch or a holiday morning.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Brioche or Challah bread, cubed
- 2 cups Fresh strawberries (Sliced)
- 8 oz Cream cheese (Softened)
- 6 Large eggs
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 1/3 cup Maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Cut the bread into 2.5 cm cubes. If the bread is very fresh, leave the cubes on a baking sheet for an hour to dry (this helps them absorb the custard without becoming too soft). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter and fill it with half of the cubed bread.
- Whisk the soft cream cheese with a little maple syrup in a small bowl, then place small amounts of the mixture on top of the bread, and then scatter half of the strawberry slices on top.
- Top with the remaining bread cubes and scatter the rest of the strawberries on top.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Pour the mixture evenly onto the plate.
- Gently press the bread down to soak it. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight is an excellent option)
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake for 45-55 minutes until the center is cooked through and the top is golden brown.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the custard to set, then sprinkle with powdered sugar as desired.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 253Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 176mgSodium: 183mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 2gSugar: 14gProtein: 9g
Just a heads up — The calorie count and nutritional info here are just estimates! The actual numbers might vary a bit depending on the brands and ingredients you use.