Easy Overnight Lemon Berry French Toast
Ingredients
- 2 French Baguettes Cut into 1/2 inch slices
- 1 12 Ounce Package Cream Cheese Softened
- 2 Lemons
- 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 Cups Strawberries Fresh or Frozen
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/2 Cups Heavy Cream Can use half & half or milk
Instructions
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Lightly butter or non-stick spray a 3 quart casserole dish.
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Zest both of the lemons into a medium bowl. Cut lemons in half and squeeze the juice into the same bowl. Add the cream cheese, and granulated sugar. Mix all ingredients together with a hand mixer until well combined. (Can use stand mixer if preferred).
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Stir the strawberries into the cream cheese mixture.
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In a small bowl, beat together the eggs, vanilla extract, and heavy cream.
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Spread about 1 Tablespoon of the strawberry cream cheese mixture onto one side of each slice of bread and place bread slices in an even row into the prepared baking dish.
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Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread slices. Cover pan with foil and refrigerate for at least 3 hours – overnight.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake the french toast for 35-45 minutes, until golden brown.
Recipe Notes
NOTE: This must chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, overnight is best.