Strawberry French Toast Recipe

Name: Strawberry French Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sliced almonds (optional); 1 (10 ounce) package frozen strawberries - thawed, drained, and juice reserved; water as needed; 1/2 cup white sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup milk; 3 eggs, beaten; 1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 loaf Italian bread; 1 tablespoon butter, or as needed

Servings: persons

1/2 cup sliced almonds (optional)
1 (10 ounce) package frozen strawberries - thawed, drained, and juice reserved
water as needed
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 loaf Italian bread
1 tablespoon butter, or as needed

1
Cook and stir almonds in a skillet over medium high heat until fragrant and toasted, 3 to 5 minutes.
2
Add enough water to reserved strawberry liquid to equal 1 cup liquid.
3
Stir 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch together in a saucepan over medium heat. Gradually stir strawberry liquid into sugar mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is clear and thick, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir strawberries and almonds into sugar mixture.
4
Beat cream cheese, 2 tablespoons sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Whisk milk, eggs, 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a bowl.
5
Slice bread at 1 1/2-inch intervals about 3/4 of the way through. Cut a slit in the center of each slice to form a pocket, and fill each pocket with 1 rounded tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture. Separate slices from loaf by cutting each slice the rest of the way through the loaf.
6
Dip bread slices in egg mixture to coat completely.
7
Melt butter on a griddle over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook bread slices on preheated griddle until golden brown, 2 to 5 minutes per side. Serve French toast with strawberry-almond mixture.

533

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup sliced almonds (optional), 1 (10 ounce) package frozen strawberries - thawed, drained, and juice reserved, water as needed, 1/2 cup white sugar, and more.

Yes, Strawberry French Toast falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Strawberry French Toast

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Variations & substitutions

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