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Baked Strawberries and Cream French Toast Casserole

A creamy baked French toast casserole layered with sweet strawberries and pockets of rich cream cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Base
  • 1 loaf French bread or brioche cubed
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened and cubed
  • 6 eggs large
  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Butter a large baking dish and add cubed bread.
  2. Top bread with sliced strawberries and cream cheese cubes.
  3. Whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugars, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Pour custard evenly over bread and press gently.
  5. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Bake uncovered 40–45 minutes until golden and set.
  8. Cool slightly and serve warm.

Notes

Let the casserole rest briefly before serving for best texture.