Blueberry French Toast Casserole with Whipped Cream

Name: Blueberry French Toast Casserole with Whipped Cream and Strawberries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for buttering the dish; One 1-pound day-old loaf challah or white bread, unsliced; Two 6-ounce containers blueberries (about 2 1/4 cups); 6 large eggs; 3 cups milk; 1 1/4 cups heavy cream; 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; One 16-ounce container strawberries, sliced; One 6-ounce container raspberries; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Confectioners' sugar, for dusting, optional

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for buttering the dish
One 1-pound day-old loaf challah or white bread, unsliced
Two 6-ounce containers blueberries (about 2 1/4 cups)
6 large eggs
3 cups milk
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
One 16-ounce container strawberries, sliced
One 6-ounce container raspberries
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting, optional

1
Grease the bottom and sides of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with butter.
2
Slice the bread into 3/4-to-1-inch-thick slices.
3
If your bread is very fresh, lightly toast the slices before assembling.
4
Tile all the bread in the dish, each slice overlapping the next.
5
Scatter the blueberries over the bread, letting some fall to the bottom of the dish.
6
Whisk the eggs, milk, 1/2 cup cream, 2/3 cup granulated sugar, almond extract and salt in a medium bowl until the sugar is dissolved.
7
Pour over the bread and berries and press gently to help the bread start soaking in the egg mixture.
8
Cut the 2 tablespoons butter into small pieces and dot over the top of the casserole.
9
Cover with plastic wrap and let stand in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight.
10
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove and discard the plastic wrap.
11
Bake the casserole until golden brown and set in the center, 45 to 50 minutes, tenting with foil if the bread starts to become too dark.
12
Let stand 10 minutes.
13
Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.
14
While the casserole bakes, toss the strawberries and raspberries with 1 tablespoon granulated sugar in a medium bowl and let stand until juicy.
15
Before serving, whip the remaining 3/4 cup cream with the remaining 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
16
Serve the casserole with a dollop of whipped cream and a generous spoonful of the berries with their juices.
17
Serves: 6 to 8

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for buttering the dish, One 1-pound day-old loaf challah or white bread, unsliced, Two 6-ounce containers blueberries (about 2 1/4 cups), 6 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Blueberry French Toast Casserole with Whipped Cream and Strawberries falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Blueberry French Toast Casserole with Whipped Cream and Strawberries

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