September 22, 2021

Strawberries and Cream French Toast

Strawberries and Cream French Toast is one of our favorite breakfast recipes. I love this dish for several reasons. First of all, this is the easiest French toast, because it bakes in the oven. Secondly, I like that it makes enough to feed the whole family. Thirdly, I like that it’s not overly sweet or heavy. And, lastly, I adore the fresh strawberries and whipped cream topping on this toast. Truly, this is the best French toast to enjoy whenever strawberries are in season.

The Equipment Needed

A Casserole- I used a nine inch long oval Le Creuset stoneware casserole. You could also use a 9×5 rectangular casserole. Just be sure to butter it very well.
An Electric Mixer- Use this to beat your whipped cream. Use the whisk attachment and for best results, chill the bowl and whisk before you start cooking.

The Ingredients Needed for Strawberries and Cream French Toast

Butter- Be sure and use unsalted butter.
Eggs- Use large eggs.
Half and Half- Don’t substitute milk.
Bread- Use a French baguette.
Nutmeg- I like to grate my own nutmeg.
Heavy Cream- Use this to make your whipped cream.
Strawberries- In my opinion, organic strawberries taste the best.
Maple Syrup- You may want to add some of this to your French toast.

How I Made my French Toast

First, I arranged all my bread slices in the casserole.
Next, I mixed the eggs and half and half together and then poured it all over the bread. It’s important to make sure the bread is coated on both sides with the egg mixture.
Then, I sprinkled cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar all over the bread.
Next, I added melted butter and then baked the casserole.
Then, while the toast baked, I whipped my cream. Take care to not overbeat your cream.
Finally, I served my toast with powdered sugar, strawberries, and whipped cream.

If you like strawberries, you need to try this easy and delicious Strawberries and Cream French Toast.

Strawberries and Cream French Toast

A baked French toast casserole topped with strawberries and whipped cream.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings

Equipment

A small, shallow oval casserole (9 inches long)
An electric mixer ( for whipping the cream)

Ingredients

1 tbsp. unsalted butter ( for greasing the pan)
6 ounces French bread, cut in 9 one inch slices
3 large beaten eggs
1 cup half and half
1 tsp. vanilla extract
¼ tsp. kosher salt
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
¼ tsp. grated nutmeg
2 tbsp. melted unsalted butter
1 cup whipped cream
2 tbsp. granulated sugar
2 cups halved strawberries
2 tbsp. powdered sugar

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Brush the casserole very well with the butter. You can also chill your mixer bowl and whisk attachment.
Arrange the bread slices in a single layer in your casserole. Squeeze them in so that there are no spaces between the slices.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half, vanilla, and salt.
Pour the egg mixture over the bread, and then turn each slice of bread over so that both sides are coated.
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sprinkle this all over the top of the bread slices.
Drizzle the melted butter all over the bread slices. Bake the casserole for 25 minutes, or until a knife comes out dry when inserted in the bread.
While the casserole bakes, place the whipped cream and granualted sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer. With the whisk attachment beat on high until swirls appear at the top of the cream. Lift the whisk. If a peak of cream hangs off the whisk, you've whipped it enough. Chill until serving.
When the toast is done, dust it with powdered sugar and serve it with strawberries and cream.