Description
A delicious and indulgent breakfast casserole featuring layers of French bread, cream cheese, fresh strawberries, and a rich custard, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French bread cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
- 8 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup maple syrup or honey
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
- Extra strawberries and whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread half the bread cubes in the bottom.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Drop spoonfuls over the bread layer.
- Sprinkle half of the strawberries on top.
- Add the remaining bread cubes and top with the rest of the strawberries.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, and maple syrup until combined. Pour evenly over the bread mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, until golden and set in the middle.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream and extra strawberries.
Notes
- For best results, prepare the casserole the night before and let it sit in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to substitute other fruits like blueberries or raspberries.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Strawberries & Cream French Toast Casserole, breakfast casserole, French toast, strawberries