This Custard French Toast with Macerated Strawberries is the most delicious, perfect weekend breakfast. Making a custard--which can be made ahead--elevates this breakfast favorite into something magical! 

1/2 pint strawberries (hulled and quartered)

1/2 lemon (juiced)

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Pinch kosher salt

2 large eggs

2 large egg yolks

1 cup whole milk

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup granulated sugar

3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1 challah loaf ((6 slices cut in 1 1/2-2-inch-thick slices))

3 tablespoons unsalted butter