French Toast with Cream Cheese and Blueberries
A rich and decadent baked French toast layered with sweet cream cheese and fresh blueberries, creating the perfect breakfast or brunch treat. Soft, custardy bread with a golden, crispy top—served warm with maple syrup for extra indulgence!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast / Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf brioche or challah bread, sliced
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Butter for greasing
Instructions
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Preheat & Prep:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with butter.
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Make the Cream Cheese Filling:
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Assemble the French Toast:
- Spread the cream cheese mixture between the slices of bread and layer with fresh blueberries.
- Arrange the stuffed bread slices in the greased baking dish.
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Prepare the Custard:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread, ensuring it soaks through.
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Bake to Perfection:
- Let the bread soak for 15 minutes, then bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown and set.
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Serve & Enjoy:
- Serve warm with extra maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar, if desired.
Notes
- For a make-ahead version, assemble the dish the night before and refrigerate overnight.
- Swap blueberries for raspberries, strawberries, or a berry mix for variety.
- Add a streusel topping made of brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter for extra crunch.