Description
This Overnight Blueberry French Toast is the perfect breakfast recipe for busy mornings or special occasions. Prepared the night before, it’s filled with fresh blueberries and a creamy custard, making it a delightful dish that everyone will love. Easy to make with minimal effort, this French toast bakes up golden and delicious—ideal for brunch or a sweet breakfast treat.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread, cut into cubes
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and arrange the cubed French bread in an even layer.
- Sprinkle fresh blueberries over the bread.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread and blueberries, ensuring the bread is fully soaked.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- The next morning, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Let the dish sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- To make it dairy-free, substitute with almond milk and coconut cream.
- Add nuts (like walnuts or pecans) or other berries (raspberries, blackberries) for variety.
- Freeze individual slices for up to 2 months for easy breakfasts later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
