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Perfect Champagne Glazed Strawberry French Toast Bake

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A sweet and boozy French toast bake featuring brioche bread, fresh strawberries, and a delicate champagne glaze. Perfect for special occasions or cozy weekend breakfasts.

Ingredients

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  • 8 cups brioche bread cubes (about 1-inch pieces; day-old is best for soaking custard)
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 cups whole milk (or half-and-half for extra richness)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 cup champagne or sparkling wine (dry or brut style)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cube brioche into roughly 1-inch pieces and place in a large mixing bowl. Add sliced strawberries and gently toss to combine.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon until fully blended and frothy.
  3. Pour custard over bread and strawberry mixture. Gently fold to coat all bread cubes. Let sit for about 10 minutes at room temperature to soak.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  5. Spread soaked bread and strawberry mixture evenly in prepared baking dish. Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes until top is golden brown and a knife inserted comes out clean.
  6. While baking, combine champagne, sugar, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer until reduced by half and slightly thickened (about 8 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted and glossy. Strain if desired.
  7. Once bake is out of oven and slightly cooled (about 5 minutes), drizzle champagne glaze over the top.
  8. Optionally dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.

Notes

Use day-old brioche or challah bread for best custard absorption without sogginess. Let the mixture soak for 10 minutes before baking to avoid dry spots. Reduce champagne glaze gently to avoid burning sugar. Let bake rest before glazing for cleaner slices. Can prepare the night before and bake fresh in the morning.

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Keywords: champagne glazed, strawberry, French toast bake, brunch, breakfast casserole, brioche, custard, easy breakfast, holiday brunch

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