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Irresistible Strawberry Shortcake French Toast Bake

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A delicious and easy-to-make French toast bake inspired by strawberry shortcake, featuring brioche, fresh strawberries, and cream cheese custard. Perfect for a comforting breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 8 slices brioche bread (about 10 oz / 280 g)
  • 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced (about 225 g)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened (115 g)
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk (360 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar (65 g)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
  • Butter for greasing the dish (unsalted preferred)

Instructions

  1. Slice the brioche into roughly ¾-inch (2 cm) thick pieces. Slice strawberries thinly, reserving about ½ cup for topping.
  2. In a small bowl, gently fold together the softened cream cheese and 1 cup of sliced strawberries until creamy with some texture.
  3. Grease an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking dish with butter.
  4. Arrange half of the brioche slices in the bottom of the dish, pressing gently to form a compact layer.
  5. Spread the cream cheese and strawberry mixture evenly over the bread layer.
  6. Top with the remaining brioche slices to form a second layer.
  7. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sugar until smooth and sugar is dissolved.
  8. Slowly pour the custard mixture evenly over the layered bread and cream cheese, pressing gently with a spatula to help soak the bread.
  9. Scatter the reserved sliced strawberries evenly over the top.
  10. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  11. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Uncover and bake for 45-50 minutes until custard is set and top is golden brown and slightly crisp.
  12. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Soaking the bread in custard overnight or at least 2 hours is key for a custardy texture. Use brioche for best results. Cover with foil if top browns too quickly. Can substitute gluten-free bread or dairy-free alternatives for dietary needs.

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