French Toast With Caramelized Pecans, Strawberries and Cream

This recipe is from the food network. It looks really good!!!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 slices

Ingredients

• 1  lb fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1⁄2 cup sugar, plus
• 3  tablespoons sugar
• 3⁄4 cup heavy cream
• 8  ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 4  eggs
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 2  teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 4  slices  stale  brioche bread (1 1/2 inch thick)
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup pecans, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar

Directions

1. In a food processor, blend together heavy cream, cream cheese and 1 tablespoon sugar until thick and creamy.
2. In a baking dish, whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Place bread slices in pan and soak on each side until well coated and soaked through. In a large skillet or griddle over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Remove and drain the bread slices and cook until golden turning once, about 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, add the pecans, brown sugar and 2 tablespoons butter. Stir until sugar has melted and pecans are coated and sticky. Serve French toast with dollop of cream, sticky pecans and strawberries.