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Triple Berry French Toast Bake Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Breakfast Casserole
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Triple Berry French Toast Bake is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast casserole featuring golden French bread cubes soaked in a cinnamon-vanilla custard, layered with a sweet brown sugar base and topped with a crumbly streusel and a vibrant mix of triple berries. Baked to perfection in a cast iron pan, this recipe serves eight and is perfect for a comforting weekend brunch or holiday morning treat.

Ingredients

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Base Layer

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 120 grams golden brown sugar, packed (approximately ½ cup)

French Toast Layer

  • 400 grams French bread, cut into 4 cm cubes
  • 6 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 180 millilitres milk (2% or whole, approximately ¾ cup)
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 340 grams frozen triple berry mix, defrosted

Streusel Topping

  • 125 grams all-purpose flour (approximately 1 cup)
  • 67 grams brown sugar (approximately â…“ cup)
  • 38 grams granulated sugar (approximately 3 tablespoons)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 85 grams unsalted butter, melted (approximately 6 tablespoons)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Position oven rack in the center and preheat to 175°C to ensure even baking.
  2. Prepare Bread: Cut French bread into 4 cm cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl ready for custard soaking.
  3. Defrost Berries: Allow the frozen triple berry mix to fully defrost at room temperature for even distribution later.
  4. Make Base Layer: In a small bowl, combine 4 tablespoons melted butter with 120 grams packed brown sugar. Spread this mixture evenly in the base of a 5–7 litre cast iron pan to create a sweet caramelized bottom.
  5. Prepare Custard: In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until well combined and smooth.
  6. Coat Bread Cubes: Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes, gently tossing to ensure all pieces are evenly coated.
  7. Assemble Layer: Spread the custard-coated bread evenly over the brown sugar base in the cast iron pan.
  8. Add Berries: Scatter the defrosted triple berry mix evenly over the bread layer for bursts of fruity flavor.
  9. First Bake: Bake the pan uncovered in the oven for 25 minutes. If the bread browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil to prevent burning.
  10. Make Streusel Topping: Meanwhile, combine flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl. Use a fork to mix until coarse crumbs form.
  11. Add Topping: Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the casserole.
  12. Final Bake: Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 30 minutes, or until the topping is crisp and the casserole is fully set.
  13. Cool and Serve: Allow the French toast bake to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • If the bread cubes are stale, this dish will absorb the custard better and yield a more custardy texture.
  • Using a cast iron pan enhances even heat distribution and caramelization of the base layer.
  • To prevent over-browning, check the bake at 15-minute intervals and cover with foil if necessary.
  • Feel free to substitute the triple berry mix with fresh berries when in season.
  • This casserole can be prepared the night before and baked fresh in the morning for convenience.

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