Description
A delightful dish made with layers of bread, juicy strawberries, and a creamy custard, perfect for brunch or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of bread (preferably brioche or challah)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- Butter for greasing the baking dish
- Powdered sugar for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the baking dish by greasing it with butter.
- Cut the loaf of bread into 1-inch cubes.
- Layer half of the cubed bread in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the sliced strawberries over the first layer of bread.
- Top with the remaining bread cubes.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl.
- Pour the egg mixture over the layered bread and strawberries.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool for about 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
This casserole can be made ahead of time and is perfect for brunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: strawberry, french toast, casserole, brunch, dessert