Berries and Cream Overnight French Toast Bake
Indulge in a delightful Berries and Cream Overnight French Toast Bake, featuring fluffy bread soaked in rich custard and layered with fresh berries—ideal for breakfast or brunch gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick-cut brioche or challah bread
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the bread into one-inch cubes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream cheese, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Gently fold the bread cubes into the custard mixture until fully coated.
- Carefully add the fresh berries and gently fold to prevent crushing.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown on top. Serve warm with extra maple syrup or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290 calories
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg