5 from 12 votes
Strawberry French toast bake
The Strawberry French Toast Bake layers chunks of challah or similar bread soaked overnight in a custard of eggs, milk, cream, vanilla, and cinnamon. Just before baking, strawberry quarters are nestled between the bread pieces and topped with brown sugar. Baking creates a crisp browned top and a soft, custardy interior, making it a comforting breakfast dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
447 kcal
Course:
Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon butter (a small knob)
- 4 oz challah or other similar bread eg brioche
- 2 egg
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup heavy cream double cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 oz strawberries or more to taste
- ½ tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Rub a baking dish approx 8in x 4in (20cm x 10cm) with butter to lightly grease it.
- Chop bread into small chunks and put them in the dish. (You can also use bigger chunks, if you prefer.)
- Mix together the eggs, milk, cream, vanilla and cinnamon and pour over the bread. Toss any pieces that aren't covered in the custard so all can absorb some. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Alternatively, make it up shortly before baking - you may need to toss a little more to ensure all are covered, just take care not to break the bread up too much.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 400F/200C.
- Remove the top from the strawberries and cut into quarters. Tuck the slices in between the bread. Sprinkle the sugar over the top.
- Bake for around 25 minutes until it's lightly brown and crisp on the top and soft but cooked underneath.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
447kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
286mg
(95%)
Sodium
807mg
(34%)
Potassium
206mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
835IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
16.7mg
(19%)
Calcium
194mg
(19%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 447
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 447kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 286mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 807mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 206mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 835IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 16.7mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 194mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.