b'YOU WILL NEEDFOR THE FRENCH TOAST: 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, clarified, divided8 tablespoons C&H or Domino granulated sugar 4 large eggs 1 cup cream1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 8 1-inch-thick slices day-old briocheWhipped cream cheeseC&H Powdered Sugar or Domino Confectioners Sugar (optional)Fresh mint leaves, for garnishFOR THE BUTTER-BRAISED STRAWBERRIES & SYRUP:4 tablespoons unsalted buttercup packed C&H Golden Brown Sugar or Domino Light Brown Sugar2 cups strawberries, cut into -inch-thick slicescup crme de cassis liqueur'