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
Whisk together custard ingredients.
Mix cream cheese filling until smooth.
Cook strawberries into a quick compote.
Layer bread, custard, cheesecake, and strawberry swirl in a baking dish.
Chill (optional overnight) and bake until golden and puffed.
Serve warm with powdered sugar, syrup, or whipped cream.