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Mixed Berry French Toast Bake is easy to make and ready in an hour with no overnight chilling needed. With delicious pockets of berries and cream cheese, and topped with fruit sauce, it's perfect for breakfast or brunch.
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Mixed Berry French Toast Bake

Mixed Berry French Toast Bake is easy to make and ready in an hour with no overnight chilling needed. With delicious pockets of berries and cream cheese, and topped with fruit sauce, it's perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 451kcal

Ingredients

For the French Toast

  • 1 loaf (about 12 slices) Texas Toast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen and thawed mixed berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and cut strawberries)
  • 8 eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

For the Fruit Sauce

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen and thawed mixed berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and cut strawberries)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch, dissolved in 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

For the French Toast

  • In a greased 9x13 baking dish, place half of bread and place cream cheese and berries over bread. Top with the remaining bread.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract and whisk well until well-blended. 
  • Pour egg mixture over bread mixture. Cover with foil.
  • Bake, covered, in a 350 F oven for about 20 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake for another 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and center is set.
  • Remove from the oven and let stand for about 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with fruit sauce.

For the Fruit Sauce

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine berries, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil, mashing fruits with the back of the spoon and stirring until sugar is dissolved.
  • Lower heat and simmer uncovered for about 7 to 10 minutes or until berries are softened. 
  • Slowly add cornstarch slurry, whisking regularly to prevent lumps. Continue to cook for 2 to 3 minute or until sauce is thickened.
  • Stir in butter until melted. Serve syrup over french toast.

Nutrition

Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 331mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 660IU | Vitamin C: 3.8mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 6.4mg