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Overnight Strawberry Shortcake French Toast

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  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 5 hr 10 min
  • Ingredients 8
  • Servings 12
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The flavors of classic strawberry shortcake and cream cheese-stuffed French toast come together in this amazing make-ahead brunch casserole that’s perfect for any occasion.
Updated May 8, 2017
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 loaf (1 lb) French bread, cut into 24 (3/4-inch-thick) slices
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
  • 1 package (1 lb) fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

Steps

  • 1
    Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • 2
    In small bowl, mix cream cheese and 1/4 cup of the sugar. Spread generous 1 tablespoon cream cheese mixture on each of 12 bread slices. Top with remaining bread slices to make 12 sandwiches. Place sandwiches in baking dish to cover bottom of pan; press in lightly to fit.
  • 3
    In large bowl, beat eggs with whisk. Add half-and-half and 1/4 cup of the sugar; beat well. Pour over sandwiches in baking dish. Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 12 hours.
  • 4
    In medium bowl, mix strawberries and 1/4 cup of the sugar. Cover; refrigerate.
  • 5
    Heat oven to 375°F. Uncover baking dish; drizzle sandwiches with melted butter. Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.
  • 6
    In medium bowl, beat whipping cream and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar until soft peaks form. Serve French toast with berry topping and whipped cream.

Tips from the Pillsbury Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Whipped cream can be refrigerated, covered, for up to two hours before serving.
  • tip 2
    Use frozen whipped topping or aerosol whipped topping for convenience.

Nutrition Information

420 Calories, 26g Total Fat, 9g Protein, 38g Total Carbohydrate, 20g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
420
Calories from Fat
230
Total Fat
26g
40%
Saturated Fat
15g
74%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
155mg
52%
Sodium
290mg
12%
Potassium
210mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate
38g
13%
Dietary Fiber
1g
6%
Sugars
20g
Protein
9g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 4 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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