Description
Fresh strawberries and cream bring rich flavor to this easy oven strawberry French toast recipe. Perfect make-ahead recipe for breakfast or brunch! Serve with extra berries, whipped cream, and strawberry syrup.
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 1 loaf day-old Italian bread
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- ½ teaspoon fresh lemon zest (Optional)
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease or spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- 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.
- Whisk eggs
- milk
- cream
- sugar
- lemon zest
- almond extract
- and salt together until well combined.
- 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.
- 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.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 8