Lemon-Raspberry French Toast Strata

Name: Lemon-Raspberry French Toast Strata
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup pure maple syrup; 6 cups day-old country-style white bread; 1 pint fresh raspberries; 6 large eggs; 4 cups whole milk; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; ¼ teaspoon salt

A delightful breakfast casserole combining cubes of day-old white bread with fresh raspberries, eggs, and milk, all infused with maple syrup and bright lemon zest. This make-ahead friendly strata is perfect for brunch or special occasions.

8 servings

1 hr 10 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•½ cup pure maple syrup
•6 cups day-old country-style white bread
•1 pint fresh raspberries
•6 large eggs
•4 cups whole milk
•1 teaspoon lemon zest
•¼ teaspoon salt

Cooking Instructions

1.
Arrange rack in center of the oven and preheat to 350°F.
10 min
2.
Lightly butter 9- by 13-inch glass baking dish or 14-inch oval gratin dish. Pour in maple syrup; scatter bread cubes and raspberries in dish.
5 min
3.
In large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, lemon zest, and salt; pour over bread cubes.
5 min
4.
Bake strata until puffed and golden brown, about 45 minutes. Transfer to rack to cool 5 minutes, then serve warm with additional maple syrup.
50 min