Berry French Toast Casserole Recipe
Make mornings better with Berry French Toast Casserole. Sweet berries, creamy custard, and a crisp crumble make it the ultimate breakfast for family gatherings or weekends.
Servings: 14 servings
Calories: 378kcal
Ingredients
- 1 loaf brioche Challah or French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 cup mixed berries*
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese cut into 1/2-inch cubes
For the Base
- 1 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2/3 cup brown sugar lightly packed
- 8 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp coarse kosher sea salt
For the Topping
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar lightly packed
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 7 tbsp unsalted butter cold and cut into tablespoons
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Lightly butter the bottom of a tall 9x13-inch baking dish. Add half of the cubed bread into the pan. Top with half of the mixed berries and cubed cream cheese. Add remaining bread over top along with remaining berries and cream cheese.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, cream, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract, cinnamon, and salt. Pour over the bread, coating it evenly. Cover the dish with a sheet of foil and place in the refrigerator overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
- Meanwhile, make the topping in a medium mixing bowl. Combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Using a pastry blender, cut the butter in until pea-size clumps form. Stir in the almonds. Remove the foil from the baking dish and sprinkle the topping on.
- Place in the oven and bake for 60–75 minutes or until set. The top should be golden brown, and the middle should spring back when touched. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving. Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with maple syrup, if desired.
Notes
I’m partnering with Nielsen-Massey to bring you today’s recipe.
*I used one cup of each: blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries.
To STORE leftover Berry French Toast Casserole, cover it tightly with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for 3–5 days.
If FREEZING, you can make it ahead of time or portion leftovers into individual servings. Wrap each piece in plastic wrap and place it in a freezer-safe container. To bake from frozen, cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) for 1 hour.
To REHEAT, microwave individual slices for 1 minute. For multiple servings, cover the dish with foil and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) for 20 minutes or until warmed through.
Nutrition
Serving: 14serving | Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 172mg | Sodium: 293mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 827IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 1mg
