Strawberry And Cream Cheese French Toast Overnight Recipe

I got this incredibly delicious Strawberry and Cream Cheese French Toast recipe from our friends, the Budges. It has become an all-time Walker family favorite. Perhaps my favorite thing about this French toast is that you can prepare it ahead of time and throw it in the oven in the morning. This is not your classic French toast recipe. It’s so much easier! Instead of having to individually dip and pan fry each slice on a skillet or griddle, you whisk the mixture together and pour the mixture over all the bread and bake it.

Ingredients

French bread – you can also use brioche, challah, or Texas toast. You can also use gluten free bread. Whipped cream cheese – I like to use the whipped cream cheese because it is so much easier to spread, but regular cream cheese will work as long as you soften it. Eggs Milk Seasonings: Sugar, Salt, and Cinnamon Butter Strawberries Optional – maple syrup for topping

Whipped Topping Ingredients

Whipping Cream Sugar Almond Extract or Vanilla Extract

More Cream Cheese Combinations

I love the strawberry and cream cheese flavor on this french toast, but there are so many other great combinations as well. It’s fun to try this recipe with a flavored cream cheese like mixed berry or pineapple, and with other types of fresh fruit. You can make a tropical version by using a pineapple cream cheese layer with bananas and coconut, or use a mixed berry cream cheese with fresh berries like raspberries and blueberries. Additionally, you can add in amaretto or almond flavoring into the whipped cream…it is a must-try! Try using Nutella or peanut butter instead of cream cheese. Top with nuts like walnuts or pecans.

How to Soften Cream Cheese for Spreading

For this strawberry and cream cheese french toast recipe, the cream cheese will need to be softened so it can spread easily. You can easily do this by setting it out on the counter for an hour or so to soften, but if you’re anything like me, you might forget! If that’s the case, you can quickly soften cream cheese in the microwave. Simply take off the foil wrapper, set it on a plate and microwave on high for about 15 seconds. Additionally, you can also place the unopened foil package (remove the outside box) in a bowl of warm water for 5-10 minutes. Easy! READ NEXT: 33+ Breakfast Ideas