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Summer is, of course, strawberry season, and this strawberry french toast with ricotta fit it perfectly. They’re fresh, creamy, and ideal for a relaxed summer morning, brunch, or even as a quick dessert. Using day-old bread, you can turn out a plate of summery comfort food in no time.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Strawberry french toast is a perfect way to use up day-old bread while still putting something special on the table. The combination of warm, golden-brown French toast with fresh strawberries and creamy ricotta is beautifully balanced.
Recipe Ingredients
For these summery French toasts with strawberries, you’ll need:
- 1 egg
- 200 ml whole milk
- 4 slices day-old raisin bread (or other day-old bread)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp butter
For the topping:
- 150 g strawberries
- 100 g ricotta
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 tbsp orange juice
- 2 tbsp honey
I use day-old raisin bread in this recipe, which adds a little extra flavor, but regular white bread, brioche, or even raisin rolls work just as well. French toast is ideal when you’re short on time but still want to make something delicious. Plus, it’s endlessly adaptable depending on what you have on hand.
I mix the ricotta with orange zest, honey, and a splash of juice for a fresh, summery twist that pairs perfectly with the strawberries. Finish it with some fresh basil and, if you like, a little extra honey, and you’ll have a plate full of summer happiness.
How to Make Strawberry French Toast
Pour the milk into a shallow dish and whisk in the egg. Stir in the vanilla and cinnamon, then place the slices of bread in the mixture. Let them soak for a few minutes, but make sure they don’t get too soggy – you should still be able to handle them easily.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt a knob of butter. Cook the French toast in batches, a few minutes per side, until nicely golden brown.
Meanwhile, mix the ricotta with the honey, orange zest, and orange juice until smooth and creamy. Hull the strawberries and slice them in half if needed.
Serve the warm French toast with a generous spoonful of orange-ricotta and the fresh strawberries on top. Finish with extra honey or fresh basil if desired.
Check These French Toast Recipes as well
Of course I have a few more French toast recipes for you to try as well. I also find that bread and butter pudding is very similar so I included a surprising version with sourdough as well.
- French toast with lemon curd
- Raisin french toast with banana
- Sourdough bread pudding
- Vegan french toast
FAQ Strawberry French Toast
Yes, absolutely. Raisin bread adds extra flavor, but white bread, brioche, sandwich bread, or even day-old sweet bread all work well. Preferably use bread that’s at least a day old, as it absorbs the mixture better.
French toast tastes best when served right away. You can cook it shortly in advance and keep it warm in the oven at a low temperature (about 210°F / 100°C), but it’s best fresh out of the pan.
Definitely. You can substitute ricotta with mascarpone, Greek yogurt, or a plant-based yogurt if you want a lighter or lactose-free version. Mix it with honey and orange for extra flavor.
In addition to strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, bananas, peaches, or nectarines are delicious. In winter, you can also opt for sautéed apples or pears.
Yes, you can. Use plant-based milk (such as almond or oat milk) and replace the egg with a little cornstarch or custard powder. Choose a plant-based yogurt instead of ricotta, or use a dedicated vegan French toast recipe.
Strawberry French Toast
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 200 ml whole milk
- 4 slices old bread or raisin bread
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp butter
- 100 gr ricotta cheese
- zest of 1 orange
- 1 tbsp orange juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 150 gr strawberries
Instructions
- Put the milk in a shallow bowl and whisk in the egg. Mix in the vanilla and cinnamon and place a slice of bread in it. Let it soak for a few minutes but make sure it doesn't get too soggy. You should still be able to handle it. Repeat for the other slices.
- Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat and melt a knob of butter. Fry two slices at a time. Few minutes per side until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, mix the ricotta with the honey, orange zest and orange juice and whisk briefly.
- Serve the summer French toast with the ricotta and the cleaned strawberries
Nutrition Information per portion:
Disclaimer:
The nutritional values above are calculated per portion. The details are based on standard nutritional tables and do not constitute a professional nutritional advice.
