Baked Blueberry & Cream Cheese French Toast

Baked Blueberry & Cream Cheese French Toast

VegetarianBakingBreakfast • BrunchComfort Food • Kid-Friendly
Easy
45min
480kcal
4people

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A warm, custard-soaked breakfast casserole featuring pockets of melting cream cheese and bursting blueberries, baked until golden and puffy.

Start your morning with the comforting embrace of this Baked Blueberry & Cream Cheese French Toast, a dish that transforms simple pantry staples into a decadent brunch centerpiece. This recipe is the ultimate solution for utilizing ripe fruit and dairy, combining the tart explosion of fresh blueberries with pockets of rich, melting cream cheese nestled between cubes of hearty wholewheat bread. Unlike traditional French toast that requires standing over a stove flipping slices one by one, this Baked Blueberry & Cream Cheese French Toast is a casserole-style marvel that allows you to feed a crowd—or meal prep for the week—with a single dish. The magic lies in the custard base, where eggs and milk are whisked with vanilla sugar and aromatic cinnamon, soaking into the bread to create a texture that is crisp on top and pudding-soft in the middle. The brown sugar creates a caramelized crust, while the tangy cream cheese cuts through the sweetness, providing a sophisticated flavor profile. Whether you are hosting a weekend gathering or simply want to treat yourself to a warm, fragrant breakfast, this Baked Blueberry & Cream Cheese French Toast delivers on all fronts. It is warm, gooey, and bursting with antioxidant-rich berries, making it a family favorite that feels indulgent yet utilizes wholesome ingredients you already have in your kitchen.

Ingredients

  • 300 g Wholewheat Bread
  • 120 g Cream Cheese
  • 150 g Blueberries
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 240 ml Milk
  • 45 g Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Sugar
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Powder
  • 1 tbsp Butter

Instructions

  1. 1
    Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish with the butter.
  2. 2
    Cut the wholewheat bread into bite-sized cubes. Cut the cream cheese into small cubes as well.
  3. 3
    Place half of the bread cubes into the baking dish. Scatter the cream cheese cubes and half of the blueberries over the bread. Top with the remaining bread and blueberries.
  4. 4
    In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla sugar, and cinnamon powder until fully combined.
  5. 5
    Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread setup. Press down slightly with a spoon to ensure the bread absorbs the liquid. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  6. 6
    Bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is set (not runny).
  7. 7
    Let cool slightly before serving warmly.

Chef's Tips

  • If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them beforehand to prevent the bread from turning purple.
  • You can assemble this the night before and keep it in the fridge for a faster morning routine.

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