Baked Strawberry French Toast

Fresh strawberries and cream bring rich flavor to this baked strawberry French toast that's easily made ahead, chilled overnight, and baked in the morning for brunch or breakfast.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 406 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 cups milk
• cooking spray
• 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
• 8 large eggs
• 1 loaf day-old Italian bread
• 0.125 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 0.25 teaspoon almond extract
• 0.5 teaspoon fresh lemon zest

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease or spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Slice the bread into 16 slices using a sharp knife. Save the ends to use in another dish, or discard. Arrange the bread slices in the prepared baking pan. Tuck strawberry slices between and around the bread.

Step 3

Whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, lemon zest, almond extract, and salt together until well combined.

Step 4

Bake in the center of the preheated oven until the bread is firm when gently pressed and the top is crispy and golden, 45 to 55 minutes.

Step 5

Pour the egg mixture over the bread slices. Press down on the top of the bread to help the egg absorb; it's okay if a little is in the bottom of the pan. Let stand for 15 to 20 minutes.