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Strawberries and Cream French Toast

Rose Lemere
This sweet and delicious French toast recipe is super easy to make and is sure to be a hit! Golden brown French toast topped with sweet strawberries, and homemade whipped cream, this easy summer recipe makes the perfect weekend breakfast. Plus it's a great way to use up fresh strawberries!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American, French
Servings 12
Calories 362 kcal

Ingredients
  

for the French toast

  • 6 eggs
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup half and half
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 loaf thick-cut white bread I like to use thick sliced white bread, but you can also use sourdough bread, brioche bread, french bread, or whole wheat bread! 
  • butter for cutting the French toast

for the strawberries

  • 1 quart fresh strawberries sliced
  • 3 tbsp white sugar

for the homemade whipped cream

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Place the sliced strawberries in a small bowl, and sprinkle the sugar on top. Toss the strawberries to coat them in the sugar, and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine all the whipped cream ingredients and beat with an electric mixer until it forms stiff peaks. Cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap and place the finished whipped cream in the fridge until you're ready to serve the French toast!
  • In a shallow dish combine the eggs, sugar, half and half, and vanilla extract, and whisk to combine. (you can also use a hand mixer, electric beats, or an immersion blender!)
  • Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat(I like to use a cast iron skillet, but you can also use a large nonstick skillet.) Add 1/2 tablespoon of butter to the skillet, and allow it to melt completely, before starting the French toast.
  • Carefully dip a slice of bread into the egg mixture. Be sure to dip both sides of the slice, completely coating the slice in the egg mixture. Place the slice of beard in your hot skillet. (I can fit 2 slices in my skillet, but you can cook the French toast one at a time, or cook as many as fit in your skillet!) Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until it is golden brown. Flip the bread and cook the second side for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove the French toast from the skillet, and repeat with the remaining slices of bread. Or until you run out of egg mixture.
  • I like to keep my French toast in the oven at low, to keep it warm while I finish cooking, but you can also serve your French toast immediately!
  • Place two slices of French toast on a small plate, top with a generous amount of sugared strawberries and whipped cream, and enjoy!

Notes

You can also serve your french toast topped with fresh berries and maple syrup! This french toast is great served with a cup of coffee or orange juice, and a side of bacon, or sausage!
 
Any leftover French toast can be stored in a freezer bag or an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days! It's best to store the French toast, whipped cream, and strawberries separately though to avoid the toast getting soggy.

Nutrition

Serving: 2slices of french toast with toppingsCalories: 362kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 11gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 324mgPotassium: 292mgFiber: 4gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 528IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 142mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Breakfast, cream, strawberries, summer recipes
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