Berries and Cream Overnight French Toast Bake
If you are looking for a treat for a special morning, or anytime you want to wake up to a comforting, indulgent breakfast, this Berries and Cream Overnight French Toast Bake is the perfect choice! Made with brioche, a sweet cinnamon-egg custard, juicy berries, a buttery crumble topping, and finished with a drizzle of cream cheese glaze, this will surely impress you and your guests!
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 505kcal
Ingredients
- 1 loaf (16 ounces) Brioche bread, cubed
- 8 large eggs, room temperature, beaten
- 2 cups (490 g) whole milk, room temperature
- ½ cup (119 g) heavy whipping cream, room temperature
- ¾ cup (150 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups mixed berries, fresh or frozen (we used chopped strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries)
Topping
- ½ cup (62.5 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
Glaze
- 4 ounces (½ package) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- ⅔ cup (83 g) confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons whole milk, or more as needed for desired consistency
Instructions
- Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add the bread cubes to the dish in an even layer. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth and fully combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes, gently pressing down to ensure all of the bread gets soaked.
- Sprinkle the mixed berries over the top of the casserole. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or up to overnight.
Crumble topping
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and kosher salt. Then, add cubed butter. Using your hands, work the butter through the flour mixture with your fingers until crumbly and well combined.
- Remove the casserole from the refrigerator. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the soaked bread cubes.
- Bake the casserole, uncovered, for 55-60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
Glaze
- While the casserole bakes, prepare the glaze. In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Stir in the confectioners' sugar and milk, adding more milk as needed to achieve a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes.
- Drizzle with the cream cheese glaze and serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 505kcal