Description
This decadent Strawberry Cream Stuffed French Toast combines thick slices of brioche with rich strawberry cream cheese. Make the night before and bake in the morning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup strawberry jam
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 loaf Brioche or Challah bread, in 1-inch thick slices
- 6 large Eggs
- 1 cup Milk
- 1/3 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 cup + 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 lb. fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- Optional Garnishes: confectioner’s sugar, syrup
Instructions
- Grease a shallow 30 cm round or oven-safe 9×11″ casserole dish.
- In a small bowl, mix together cream cheese and strawberry jam until well-combined and smooth. Spread about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture on each piece of bread. Gently fold each sliced in half and tuck into the casserole dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, orange juice, vanilla extract, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and salt.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the top of the bread. Cover the casserole dish with a tight fitting lid or foil and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight (the longer the French toast sits, the more evenly the custard will absorb into the bread).
- When preparing to serve, preheat oven to 350 F. Remove casserole dish from refrigerator at least 30 minutes before baking. Uncover and bake overnight French Toast for 35-45 minutes, or until top is golden brown.
- While the French toast is baking, toss strawberries with 2 teaspoons granulated sugar (or to taste).
- When French toast is finished baking, top with fresh berries and dust with confectioner’s sugar before serving.
Keywords: Strawberries, Cream Cheese, Stuffed Overnight French Toast, Brunch, Breakfast, Make-Ahead