Description
Experience the joy of waking up to a warm, comforting dish that combines the sweetness of mixed berries with creamy custard-soaked brioche. This Berries and Cream Overnight French Toast Bake is perfect for family gatherings or a special weekend treat. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, it’s sure to be a new favorite that brings smiles around the breakfast table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick brioche bread
- 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and maple syrup until frothy.
- Layer half of the brioche slices in the baking dish; pour half of the custard mixture over them.
- Add half of the mixed berries; repeat layers with remaining brioche and custard.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight or for at least 2 hours.
- Uncover and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 130mg