Strawberry-Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast

INGREDIENTS

• 12 slices white bread
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• Maple syrup, for serving
• Strawberry Syrup, for serving, recipe follows
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
• Confectioners' sugar, for serving
• 1/2 cup milk
• Butter, for cooking
• 3 cups sliced strawberries
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon