Triple Berry French Toast

This triple berry French toast is a Christmas brunch tradition at our house and perfect for a busy household on Christmas morning as it is prepared the night before. You can use blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, or a combination. Twist a lemon slice over the top for garnish.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 780 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups milk
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• ½ cup fresh blueberries
• ½ cup fresh raspberries
• ¼ cup fresh raspberries
• ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
• Vegetable cooking spray
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, cubed
• ¼ cup fresh blackberries
• ½ cup fresh blackberries
• 9 large eggs
• 12 slices Texas toast, crusts removed and bread cubed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Spray the bottom of a 9x13-inch glass baking dish with vegetable spray and place 1/2 of the bread cubes into the dish. Put cream cheese cubes on top. Distribute blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries over the cream cheese. Place remaining bread over the berries.

Step 2

Beat eggs in a bowl and add milk and maple syrup. Pour mixture over bread. Place plastic wrap over the dish and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove plastic wrap from the dish and cover the dish with aluminum foil.

Step 4

Bake in the middle of the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until puffed and golden, about 30 minutes more.

Step 5

While toast is baking, combine 1/2 of the blueberries, 1/2 of the blackberries, 1/2 of the raspberries, water, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook until syrup thickens, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in remaining berries and butter.

Step 6

Let French toast sit for about 10 minutes before slicing. Pour berry syrup over individual pieces.