Description
A rich and decadent baked French toast, layered with sweet cream cheese and fresh blueberries, perfect for breakfast or brunch. This dish is soft, creamy, and bursting with flavor!
Ingredients
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- 1 loaf brioche or challah bread, sliced
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Butter for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with butter.
- Make the filling: In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Assemble the toast: Spread the cream cheese mixture between the bread slices and sprinkle blueberries over them. Arrange in the baking dish.
- Prepare the custard: In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, heavy cream, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt.
- Soak: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread and let soak for 15 minutes.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with extra maple syrup on top.
Notes
- For extra texture, top with chopped nuts or a sprinkle of brown sugar before baking.
- You can prepare this the night before and refrigerate overnight for a hassle-free morning.
- Substitute blueberries with raspberries or strawberries for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, French
