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Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Bake

Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Bake

This Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Bake is a rich, comforting breakfast casserole made with layers of bread, sweet strawberries, and creamy cheesecake-like filling. Perfect for preparing ahead, it bakes into a golden, soft, and indulgent brunch dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 8 hours
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread Base
  • 1 loaf French bread or brioche cut into cubes
Strawberry Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup strawberries sliced
  • 1/4 cup sugar
Custard Mixture
  • 6 eggs
  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Equipment

  • 9x13 Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Grease a baking dish and add half of the bread cubes as the base layer.
  2. Beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth, then spread or dollop over the bread layer.
  3. Add sliced strawberries evenly over the cream cheese layer, then top with remaining bread cubes.
  4. Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon together until well combined.
  5. Pour custard mixture evenly over the assembled bread layers, pressing lightly to soak.
  6. Cover and refrigerate overnight or at least 4–8 hours.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40–45 minutes until golden and set. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

This make-ahead breakfast bake is perfect for brunch gatherings. You can substitute other berries or add a streusel topping for extra crunch.