Easy to make Raspberry Orange Breakfast Strata. This is a perfect breakfast for Christmas morning, brunch or anytime you're making breakfast for dinner!
Next time try the Sausage Croissant Breakfast Casserole!
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Why you'll love this recipe
✔️ This strata is the laziest of lazy breakfasts.
✔️ While you're sipping your wine the night before, chop up a loaf of French bread, mix up some eggs and assorted dairy, then add some extras. Toss it together. Throw it in a casserole dish. Cover it and put it in the fridge overnight.
✔️ When you get up the next morning, bed head and all, you can bake it off and enjoy it!
Ingredients
For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- french bread
- sweetened condensed milk
- heavy cream
- eggs
- almond extract
- fresh orange
- raspberries
- sliced almonds
Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!
- In an 11x8 casserole dish, place bread cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, eggs, almond extract, and zest and juice of one orange. Whisk until bubbly.
- Fold in raspberries.
- Pour liquid over the bread. Push down on the bread so that it absorbs the liquid. Sprinkle almonds over the top. Cover with aluminum foil. Refrigerate overnight.
- When ready to bake, remove from refrigerator and preheat oven to 400 F.
- Keep the dish covered and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake for 5 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Equipment
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FAQ's
A strata is simply a layered casserole.
The bread in the strata should soak for 8-12 hours.
If you're soaking the bread overnight it should be refrigerated.
Things to know
The raspberries and hint of orange are just the right amount of pop for a Saturday morning.
The center is creamy and like a custard while the top of the strata is crunchy. It's by far one of the best things I've made!
Variations
Substitute blackberries or blueberries, yum! You can even use frozen berries, just allow them to thaw first and drain well.
Chopped walnuts, hazelnuts or macadamia nuts are fabulous in this recipe!
Storage
Refrigerate - allow leftovers to cool completely. Cover with plastic wrap or place in an airtight container.
Reheat - Reheat in the microwave or bake for 20 minutes or so until the casserole is warmed.
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- Easy Overnight Oats
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- Baked French Toast with Strawberry Jam
- Cranberry Orange Homemade Granola
Serve with
- Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole would be an amazing side dish.
- Looking for just potatoes? Look no further than the Cracker Barrel Cheesy Potato, it can baked in the oven right along with Raspberry Strata, easy peasy!
- Fried Apples are a perfect dessert!
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Raspberry Orange Breakfast Strata
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French Bread - cubed
- 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 ½ cups Heavy Cream
- 6 Eggs
- 1 tablespoon Almond Extract
- Zest and Juice of One Orange
- 4 cups Raspberries
- ½ cup Sliced Almonds
Instructions
- In an 11x8 casserole dish, place bread cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, eggs, almond extract, and zest and juice of one orange. Whisk until bubbly.
- Fold in raspberries.
- Pour liquid over the bread. Push down on the bread so that it absorbs the liquid. Sprinkle almonds over the top. Cover with aluminum foil. Refrigerate overnight.
- When ready to bake, remove from refrigerator and preheat oven to 400 F.
- Keep the dish covered and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake for 5 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Linda (Meal Planning Maven) says
I think this would be perfect to serve for Valentine's brunch! I love your photos too...fantastic post Debra!
Shauna Smart says
What a great recipe for special occasions!
Bowl Me Over says
Isn't it though Shauna? It was such fun to blog swap with Trisha!!!
christine says
This has Sunday morning written all over it. Looks great. love the sweet filling.
Bowl Me Over says
It's amazing and such a fun blog swap with Trisha!
Nicole Neverman says
This sounds amazing! Raspberry and orange are delicious together and this looks beautiful. Great guest post 🙂
Bowl Me Over says
Doesn't it though Nicole - I'm so lucky to have worked with Trisha on a blog swap! She's a great lady!!!
Becky says
Raspberry and orange is a delicious flavor combo! This would be great for a brunch as well!
Bowl Me Over says
Mostly definitely Becky - heck I've even eaten it for dinner. 😀
Linda (Meal Planning Maven) says
I would love to make this for Valentine's Day brunch!
Bowl Me Over says
Yes, wouldn't that be perfect Linda? Great idea!
Healing Tomato says
This is exactly what I need for breakfast. A yummy comfort food that will start my day.
Bowl Me Over says
Wonderful, I hope you enjoy it!
Janette@culinaryginger says
I'm always looking for new breakfast ideas, great recipe.
Bowl Me Over says
This is amazing Janette and was such a fun blog swap!
Shauna @ The Best Blog Recipes says
Ooooh this looks amazing!! Raspberry and orange sound like the perfect combo together.
Bowl Me Over says
Doesn't it though, Trisha is an amazing cook!
Ashley (QLCC) says
I have never heard of this baked good, but it looks incredible!
Bowl Me Over says
Definitely worth a try, huh? Enjoy!
The Food Hunter says
This is making me hungry!!
Bowl Me Over says
Oh yes!
Katerina says
This looks absolutely fruity and delicious!
Bowl Me Over says
Doesn't it though? I'd like me a big bowlful of it right now! 😀
Jillian says
Looks like a delicious way to start your day!
Bowl Me Over says
Mmmmmmm!!! Oh yes!
Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says
Tricia has a wonderful blog, that looks super tasty.
Debi @ Life Currents says
This looks great! Like fruity bread pudding that you get to eat at breakfast time! Yum!
Kris ~ Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies says
This looks like the perfect way to start the day!
Tara says
It is nice to see a sweet strata, delish!!
Bowl Me Over says
It's such a beautiful dish!
peter @feedyoursoultoo says
Whatever you call this, it looks tasty!
Bowl Me Over says
Oh yes Peter, this one is a winner!
KC the Kitchen Chopper says
I could see this as a dessert as well as breakfast. Looks awesome! 🙂
Bowl Me Over says
Oooh! Great idea...maybe drizzle some liquor over?? Yum!
Stephanie Stuart says
what a great post! so beautiful and eager to give this a go!
Bowl Me Over says
Boy howdy! I'm so appreciative of the opportunity to Guest Blog with Trisha!