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Raspberry Baked French Toast Recipe

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This Raspberry Baked French Toast is a delightful make-ahead breakfast dessert featuring brioche bread soaked overnight in a spiced custard with fresh raspberries. Baked to golden perfection and topped with powdered sugar and maple syrup, it’s a comforting and elegant morning treat perfect for special occasions or weekend brunch.

Ingredients

French Toast Base

  • 8 slices brioche bread, sliced about 3/4-1 inch thick
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries, divided
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 1 tbsp butter

For Serving

  • Powdered sugar
  • Maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Assemble the French Toast: Slice the brioche bread to about 3/4-1 inch thick and arrange the slices slightly overlapping in a 9×9 square baker. Tuck in about half a cup of the fresh raspberries around and beneath the bread slices for bursts of fruit throughout.
  2. Prepare the Custard Mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, half and half, eggs, cardamom, salt, sugar, and vanilla bean paste until smooth and well combined. This mixture will soak the bread and infuse it with flavor.
  3. Soak the Bread: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the arranged bread and raspberries in the baking dish, making sure to cover everything. Gently press the bread down so it is mostly submerged in the custard. Cover the dish tightly and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the bread to absorb the liquid.
  4. Preheat the Oven: The following morning, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
  5. Prepare for Baking: Remove the French toast from the refrigerator. Cut the tablespoon of butter into small pieces and dot them over the surface of the soaked bread. Scatter the remaining half cup of fresh raspberries over the top for freshness and color.
  6. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 1 hour or until the French toast is puffed up and just slightly wobbly in the center, indicating it’s perfectly cooked but still moist inside.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove the dish from the oven and allow it to cool very briefly. Sprinkle powdered sugar over the top for a sweet finishing touch, then serve warm with maple syrup drizzled on top for added sweetness and richness.

Notes

  • For best results, assemble and soak the French toast overnight to allow deep flavor absorption.
  • Use brioche bread for its rich texture and absorption capabilities; other thick-cut breads can be used but may alter texture.
  • Adjust baking time slightly if using a different size or depth of baking dish.
  • Cardamom adds a subtle warm spice, but you can substitute with cinnamon if preferred.
  • Ensure the custard mixture fully covers the bread for even soaking; press down gently to submerge slices.

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