Description
Oven Strawberry French Toast is a warm, delectable dish that brings together the sweetness of ripe strawberries and the richness of creamy custard. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a weekend brunch or a festive holiday breakfast, this recipe allows you to impress your family and friends without spending hours in the kitchen. Its make-ahead feature means you can prepare it the night before, making busy mornings a breeze. With each bite, you’ll enjoy the delightful combination of flavors and textures that make this baked treat truly irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf day-old Italian bread
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups milk (2% or whole)
- 8 large eggs
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- Optional: 1/2 tsp fresh lemon zest, 1/4 tsp almond extract, 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Slice the Italian bread into 16 pieces and arrange them in the prepared baking dish.
- Tuck sliced strawberries between and around the bread slices.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, milk, sugar, lemon zest (if using), almond extract, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread slices; press down gently to ensure absorption. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes until golden brown and firm to touch.
- Serve warm with toppings like whipped cream or syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 130g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 180mg