Overnight Blueberry French Toast
This Overnight Blueberry French Toast is soft, sweet, and bursting with blueberry flavor.The custard-soaked bread bakes beautifully with a caramelized finish.It’s the perfect make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings and celebrations.Minimal prep delivers a warm, comforting, and impressive dish.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread, cubed
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup maple syrup (optional)Topping: powdered sugar or extra blueberries
Instructions
- Grease a baking dish and add half the bread cubes.
- Sprinkle half the blueberries over the bread.
- Whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.
- Cool for a few minutes, dust with powdered sugar, and serve.
Notes
- Use slightly stale bread for better texture.
- Frozen blueberries work well but may add extra moisture.
- Add cream cheese for a richer variation.
- Let it cool slightly before slicing to maintain shape.
- Serve with warm maple syrup for added sweetness.