French Toast Bake with Brioche
This make-ahead French Toast Bake with Brioche delivers golden, custardy perfection with juicy berries - just assemble overnight and bake! Decadent brioche soaks up the vanilla custard, while fresh fruit adds sweetness, making it ideal for both lazy weekends and special brunches.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf brioche bread, 16-18 oz
- 7 eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 ¼ cups fresh berries, raspberry and blueberries
- syrup and powdered sugar for garnish
Equipment
Instructions
- Cut the brioche bread into 1-inch cubes. Place the cubes evenly in the greased 9×13 baking dish with butter or oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the brioche cubes, ensuring that all the bread is coated.
- Add berries (optional) and press down slightly on the bread to help it absorb the custard. Cover the dish tightly and allow the brioche and custard mixture to soak for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake for 15-20 more minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is set. Cool slightly and drizzle with some maple syrup or dust with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 193kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 201mg, Sodium: 107mg, Potassium: 255mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 18g, Vitamin A: 427IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 158mg, Iron: 1mg