Chocolate Strawberry French Toast Bake

Make the perfect brunch with our Chocolate Strawberry French Toast Bake. Layers of sweet strawberries, rich chocolate, and custardy bread!

Today we have a breakfast delight that’s sure to become a family favorite – our Chocolate Strawberry French Toast Bake!

Imagine layers of chocolate brioche bread soaked in a rich, custardy mixture, generously dotted with sweet strawberries.

This dish is perfect for weekend brunches, holiday mornings, or any time you want to treat yourself and your loved ones to something special.

Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting out, this easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through creating a masterpiece that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Let’s dive into this mouthwatering adventure and turn an ordinary morning into an extraordinary one!

Ingredients for this French Toast Bake

Bread – If you can’t find or make a loaf of chocolate brioche bread then you can use plain brioche bread instead and sprinkle in a cup of chocolate chips.

Eggs – Room temperature eggs are best to get the custard to combine perfectly.

Creamer – We are using vanilla creamer in place of milk here, It really boosts the flavour of the custard. You can, of course, use whole milk instead. This should also be room temperature for best results.

Cream – Heavy cream or whipping cream here, and again, should be room temperature.

Vanilla – You can use pure vanilla extract or artificial vanilla extract.

Cinnamon – A bit of cinnamon helps to season the custard. You can add more or less as you prefer.

Sugar – Brown sugar sweetens the custard. You can substitute with any sweetener you like.

Strawberries – Fresh strawberries are best, but you can use frozen sliced strawberries if you like. Do not allow frozen strawberries to thaw.

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Chocolate Strawberry French Toast Bake

Yields: 8 Servings | Prep time: 15 minutes | Bake time: 45 minutes | Chill time: 4 Hours

Ingredients:

• 5-6 cups Chocolate Brioche Bread, cubed
• 6 large Eggs, room temp
• 1 cup Vanilla creamer
• 1 cup Heavy Cream
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2/3 cup Brown sugar
• 1 cup Strawberries, diced

Directions:

Place the bread cubes on a parchment covered baking sheet and set aside for 2 hours, uncovered, to allow the bread to dry out. (Image 1)

In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, vanilla creamer, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Whisk mixture to combine.

Add the chocolate bread chunks and strawberries to the egg mixture. (Image 2) Mix to combine. (Image 3 below)

Wrap the large bowl with saran wrap and refrigerate for four hours or overnight.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Coat a 9×13 casserole dish with non-stick baking spray, and pour in the french toast mixture. (Image 4)

Bake for 35-40 minutes. Check at the 35-minute mark, and if it is not done bake for longer.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes.

Serve with maple syrup and enjoy!