Baked French Toast with Strawberries is a delightful twist on a breakfast favorite—perfect for lazy mornings or special occasions. Thick slices of bread are soaked in a creamy vanilla custard, layered with fresh, juicy strawberries, and baked until golden and slightly crisp on top. The result is a soft, custardy center bursting with berry flavor, balanced by a hint of cinnamon and a touch of sweetness. Serve it warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of maple syrup for an irresistible morning treat.
Ingredients
- 12 slices day-old French bread (1 inch thick)
- 6 large eggs
- 1-1/2 cups 2% milk
- 1 cup half-and-half cream
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 4 cups chopped fresh strawberries Additional maple syrup
Instructions
Steps:
- Place bread in a single layer in a greased 13×9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, syrup, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg; pour over bread. For topping, in a small bowl, mix brown sugar, butter and syrup; stir in pecans. Spread over bread. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°. Remove French toast from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, 40-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve with strawberries and additional syrup.
