Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of blueberry baked French toast with cream cheese?a perfect dish for brunch or dessert. This recipe features soft, fluffy bread soaked in a creamy custard, layered with sweet blueberries and rich cream cheese. Easy to prepare ahead of time, this dish is both visually appealing and bursting with flavor. Serve it warm, drizzled with maple syrup or dusted with powdered sugar for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
8–10 slices of brioche or challah bread (about 4 cups, cubed)
4 large eggs
2 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
8 ounces softened cream cheese
1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Cube the bread and arrange it evenly in the baking dish.
In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla until smooth; pour over the bread cubes.
Gently fold in cream cheese cubes and blueberries, allowing to rest for at least 10 minutes.
Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and set.
Notes
For added flavor, sprinkle cinnamon in the custard mixture or try using different berries like raspberries or strawberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 10g