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Tres Leches French Toast Casserole

Indulgent Tres Leches French Toast Casserole for Breakfast Bliss

This Tres Leches French Toast Casserole combines sweet conchas and rich tres leches for a delightful breakfast experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Refrigeration Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 6 pieces Conchas Traditional Mexican sweet bread; substitute with French bread if unavailable
  • 4 large Large Eggs Serves as a binder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Infuses warmth and spice
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances sweetness and depth
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For greasing dish
For the Tres Leches Mixture
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk Base of the tres leches
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Balances richness
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Adds extra creaminess
For the Topping
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar For macerating strawberries
  • 2 cups Strawberries Fresh, can substitute with other berries
  • 1 teaspoon Orange Zest Use microplane for zesting
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Bittersweet or milk chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar For serving decoration
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream For topping, can use maple syrup as an alternative

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. In a bowl, combine strawberries, brown sugar, and orange zest. Let sit for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Whisk together eggs, cinnamon, vanilla, condensed milk, whole milk, and heavy cream in a large bowl until smooth.
  4. Break conchas into pieces and layer in the baking dish. Spoon macerated strawberries over them. Pour tres leches mixture on top.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake uncovered for about 40 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Let cool for a few minutes, then dust with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream and remaining strawberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Enhances flavor when prepared a night in advance.

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