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Baked Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast Bake with Streusel

A warm and cozy breakfast dish featuring layers of creamy cheesecake filling, fresh strawberries, and a crunchy streusel topping, perfect for family brunches or leisurely weekends.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 2000
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread and Base Ingredients
  • 8 slices thick bread (like challah or brioche) Opt for fresh but slightly stale bread for best results.
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced You can use frozen strawberries if fresh are unavailable.
Streusel Topping
  • 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Whisk until well blended and set aside.
  3. Layer half of the thick bread slices in the greased baking dish. Spread half of the cream cheese evenly over the bread, then add half of the sliced strawberries on top.
  4. Repeat the layering process with the remaining bread, followed by the remaining cream cheese and strawberries.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Pour the prepared egg mixture evenly over the layered bread and filling, ensuring all bread is well soaked.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar. Mix until crumbly and sprinkle over the top of the French toast bake.
  3. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden and the center is set. Cover with foil if it browns too quickly.
  4. Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serve warm.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warm or use a microwave with a damp paper towel.