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Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast Bake : Make-Ahead Brunch Favorite

This Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast Bake is a sweet, creamy, and make-ahead-friendly brunch dish made with brioche bread, rich vanilla custard, swirls of cheesecake filling, and juicy strawberry compote. It’s perfect for holidays, brunch parties, or cozy weekend mornings.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8–10 servings

Ingredients

  • Brioche or challah bread (cubed)
  • Eggs
  • Milk or half-and-half
  • Maple syrup or sugar
  • Vanilla extract
  • Cinnamon
  • Cream cheese
  • Sugar
  • Egg yolk
  • Fresh strawberries
  • Lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Whisk together custard ingredients.
  2. Mix cream cheese filling until smooth.
  3. Cook strawberries into a quick compote.
  4. Layer bread, custard, cheesecake, and strawberry swirl in a baking dish.
  5. Chill (optional overnight) and bake until golden and puffed.
  6. Serve warm with powdered sugar, syrup, or whipped cream.
  • Author: Joseph
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian