Guys I am very excited about this Easy Berry French Toast Bake. I love a quick & easy breakfast like the next person, as well as berries…..as well as cream cheese goodness & I mean do you see it raining powdered sugar? That is where this Easy Berry French Toast Bake comes in. This is a recipe that is simple, but “fancy” to bake for a special occasion or a “just because” type of week. We have made this for Easter, Fourth of July and baby & bridal showers. This is truly one of those recipes that you always fall back on because it is such a crowd pleaser and easy to prep the day before. So let us get started on this easy breakfast or special occasion recipe that is sure to make everyone go crazy!
What Simple Ingredients Do I Need to Make This Easy Berry French Toast Bake
Easy Berry French Toast Bake Ingredients
- Brioche Bread
- Cream Cheese
- Milk of Choice
- Half & Half of Choice
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Salt
- Fresh Blueberries
- Fresh Strawberries
- Eggs
- Vanilla & Almond Extract
- Coconut Sugar
I am telling you these ingredients, baked to perfection are going to make your morning BEAUTIFUL! Let’s check out below to see just how easy it is to prep ahead of time.
How to Prep the Easy Berry French Toast Bake Ahead of Time
The best way to make this recipe ahead of time is to do all the leg work the night before. I am telling you this makes it so easy to add to the baking dish and let it bake. That way you can put it in, in the morning right when you wake up so then by the time you are done getting ready for work it is done as well! Also it is great if you have a special occasion to already have it prepped to then just put together the next day. However, how do we do that? Let’s find out!
- Dice up the brioche bread the night before then keep it in a large ziplock bag on the counter.
- Prep all the ‘wet ingredients & seasoning’ in an air tighter container over night( eggs, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, milk of choice, half & half, vanilla extract and almond extract
- Dice the berries & portion out the blueberries
Those are 3 easy steps to ensure that you can have an easy morning. Once you already dice up the bread & mix together the Easy Berry French Toast Bake wet ingredients & seasoning, you are already ready to layer. Once you layer your ingredients, you are ready to bake! That way it is a slam bam finish!
See Below to See Just How Easy this Easy Berry French Toast Bake is to Make
How Do I Make This Easy Berry French Toast Bake
Follow these instructions to make the best Berry French Toast Bake Ever! You will enjoy this for easy breakfast prep for the week or special occasion… or really anytime you name it!
Instructions
- Grease a 9 X 13 pan ( I like to do it with coconut oil) then put half of the bread cubes at the bottom of the pan. It should fill the whole bottom & create a nice layer with no empty spaces. Then sprinkle 1/2 cup of the blueberries over the bread cubes. Then slice up half of the strawberries & sprinkle those over it as well. After, break apart 4oz of the cream cheese & sprinkle pieces of it evenly over that layer.
- Then you do the exact same thing over again to create your second layer. Using the rest of the bread cubes, blueberries, strawberries & cream cheese.
- Then in a large bowl add in eggs, milk, half & half, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, 1 tbsp coconut sugar, almond extract & vanilla extract. Whisk until throughly combined, it may take a minute to get the cinnamon to fully mix with the rest of the liquid, but keep whisking until it is incorporated & not just on the top.
- After pour the liquid all over the top of the casserole. Then push down the top layer so the bread & tops are submerged in the liquid. In a small bowl add the 1/2 tsp cinnamon & 1/2 tsp coconut sugar– whisk together. After sprinkle the cinnamon & sugar mixture on top of the casserole, & place in oven at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes. You may want to cover it around 45 minutes with aluminum foil, however, I feel like leaving it uncovered allows the top to get nice & golden brown with the sugar/cinnamon.
- You will know it is done when you take it out & it pasts tooth pick test, as well as not jiggling anymore. Then let sit for 5 minute & the slice! Drizzle with more fresh fruit, maple syrup– you name it! Enjoy!
Other HGHF Breakfast Recipes You NEED to Make!
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Easy Banana Chocolate Mug Cake
Easy Eggless Ham & Veggie Breakfast Burrito
Bacon and Egg Croissant Boats
Questions When Making Easy Berry French Toast Bake
Am I able to make this Easy Berry French Toast Bake ahead of time?
Yes!! See above for how easy it is to make the Easy Berry French Toast Bake ahead of time
Is this Easy Berry French Toast Bake dairy free?
This Easy Berry French Toast Bake is not dairy free, however if you use DF milk, creamer and cream cheese, it could be! Let me know if you try.
Can I use other bread besides Brioche?
I have not used other bread besides Brioche. I highly recommend not using other bread beside Brioche. Brioche has the best consisency especially when it absorbs the liquid.
Am I able to use other fruit besides strawberries & blueberries in this Easy Berry French Toast Bake?
I have yet to use other berries or fruit, but I am sure you could! Let me know if you try a combination!
Easy Berry French Toast Bake
Ingredients
- 8-10 fresh strawberries
- 1 cup of fresh blueberries
- 1 8 oz block of cream cheese
- 1 loaf Brioche Bread
- 8 eggs
- 1 tsp tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 cup milk of choice
- 1/2 cup of half & half
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 2 1/2 tbsp of coconut sugar
Instructions
- Grease a 9 X 13 pan ( I like to do it with coconut oil) then put half of the bread cubes at the bottom of the pan. It should fill the whole bottom & create a nice layer with no empty spaces. Then sprinkle 1/2 cup of the blueberries over the bread cubes. Then slice up half of the strawberries & sprinkle those over it as well. After, break apart 4oz of the cream cheese & sprinkle pieces of it evenly over that layer.
- Then you do the exact same thing over again to create your second layer. Using the rest of the bread cubes, blueberries, strawberries & cream cheese.
- Then in a large bowl add in eggs, milk, half & half, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, 1 tbsp coconut sugar, almond extract & vanilla extract. Whisk until throughly combined, it may take a minute to get the cinnamon to fully mix with the rest of the liquid, but keep whisking until it is incorporated & not just on the top.
- After pour the liquid all over the top of the casserole. Then push down the top layer so the bread & tops are submerged in the liquid. In a small bowl add the 1/2 tsp cinnamon & 1/2 tsp coconut sugar– whisk together. After sprinkle the cinnamon & sugar mixture on top of the casserole, & place in oven at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes. You may want to cover it around 45 minutes with aluminum foil, however, I feel like leaving it uncovered allows the top to get nice & golden brown with the sugar/cinnamon.
- You will know it is done when you take it out & it pasts tooth pick test, as well as not jiggling anymore. Then let sit for 5 minute & the slice! Drizzle with more fresh fruit, maple syrup– you name it! Enjoy!
This recipe has become my families “go to” for brunch on the 4th of July!! We love the red and blue berry mixture and the bake is absolutely delicious.
Ah Lauren yay!! I am so glad to hear this 🙂 I need to get on taking new pictures and updating this post look wise– thank you so much for making an oldie but a goodie from the OG site! You are the best!