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Creamy Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast Bake

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A creamy, sweet, and custardy French toast bake stuffed with a tangy cream cheese and fresh strawberry filling. Perfect for an easy, indulgent breakfast or brunch that feels special without the fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 8–10 slices thick sliced brioche or challah bread (about 1 inch thick)
  • 8 ounces (225g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (225g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 cups (480ml) whole milk or half-and-half
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for greasing)
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
  • Maple syrup or honey (for serving)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, gently fold together the softened cream cheese and sliced strawberries. Set aside.
  2. Cut the brioche or challah into thick slices about 1 inch thick.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth. Slowly add the milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Whisk until well combined and slightly frothy.
  4. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with melted butter. Lay half the bread slices in a single layer in the dish.
  5. Spread the cream cheese and strawberry mixture evenly over the bread layer.
  6. Top with the remaining bread slices, pressing gently to nest the filling inside.
  7. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the entire dish, pressing down lightly to soak the bread.
  8. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight to allow soaking.
  9. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove plastic wrap and bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes until the top is golden and custard is set.
  10. Let cool for 10 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with maple syrup or honey before serving.

Notes

Use thick, sturdy bread like brioche or challah to avoid sogginess. Refrigerate the assembled bake for at least 30 minutes to allow custard to soak fully. If edges brown too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. For a crispier top, broil 1-2 minutes at the end. Day-old or lightly toasted bread works best. Variations include swapping strawberries for mixed berries, using gluten-free bread, or dairy-free cream cheese and milk alternatives.

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