Baked French Toast with Jammy Whipped Cream

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1. 1
   Place fresh strawberries in a saucepan with sugar and heat over medium-low heat. Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the mixture and let it simmer until it thickens into a jam-like consistency, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
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   Preheat the oven to 350°F. Tear or cut brioche bread into bite-sized pieces and place them in a buttered 8-by-8 inch casserole dish.
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   Crack five eggs into a bowl. Add milk, vanilla extract, orange zest, salt, and ground cinnamon, then whisk together until the custard mixture is smooth and uniformly colored.
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   Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread pieces. Gently toss a few times to ensure all the bread is soaked. Refrigerate overnight if possible, or let soak for at least 10 to 20 minutes.
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   Transfer the soaked French toast to the preheated 350°F oven and bake for about 45 minutes, until the custard is set and the top is golden and puffed.
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   Make the jammy whipped cream by whipping heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold in a tablespoon of the berry jam (include some of the fruit pulp for texture). Mix gently until evenly colored.
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   Remove the baked French toast from the oven and cut into portions. Transfer to serving plates and top with the jammy whipped cream.
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