Description
Blueberry French Toast in Bed is a delightful brunch treat that transforms lazy mornings into a luxurious experience. This decadent dish features thick slices of bread soaked in a sweet vanilla custard, layered with juicy blueberries that burst with flavor. Perfect for special occasions or an indulgent everyday breakfast, it promises to impress anyone at the table. Enjoy it warm, drizzled with pure maple syrup for the ultimate comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices brioche or challah bread
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Dip each slice of bread into the custard mixture briefly and arrange them in a greased baking dish.
- Evenly scatter fresh blueberries over the soaked bread layers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with a generous drizzle of maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 135g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg