Blueberry Mascarpone French Toast Bake Recipe For Sunday Brunch

Wake up to a scrumptious Blueberry Mascarpone French Toast Bake, brimming with juicy blueberries, creamy mascarpone, and a hint of vanilla.

Blueberry Mascarpone French Toast Bake Recipe

Elevate your breakfast game with the inviting aroma and taste of Blueberry Mascarpone French Toast Bake. This recipe offers a decadent twist on classic French toast, combining the lusciousness of mascarpone with the tart sweetness of blueberries, all baked to perfection. Perfect for a special occasion or a sumptuous Sunday brunch, it invites you to partake in a feast for the senses.

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 loaf challah bread

FILLING

• 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
• 4 ounces ricotta cheese
• 1 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup fresh blueberries

Instructions

• In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla and sugar. Mix everything until it is thoroughly combined.
• 4 large eggs,1 cup whole milk,2 teaspoons vanilla extract,1/2 cup granulated sugar
  Separately, combine mascarpone, ricotta cheese and powdered sugar using a whisk.
• 4 ounces ricotta cheese,8 ounces mascarpone cheese,1 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  Gently fold the blueberries into the mascarpone mixture.
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• Take the sliced challah bread and spread the blueberry mascarpone mixture in between slices.
• Line the slices into a 12×8 oven-safe baking dish, making sure there is a layer of blueberry mascarpone between each slice.
• 1 loaf challah bread
• Spread any leftover mascarpone within the gaps.
• Pour the egg wash evenly over the slices of challah bread.
• Refrigerate the assembled French toast bake to soak in the egg wash overnight. If you are in a
• time crunch, refrigerate and soak for at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Bake the French toast casserole for 40-45 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving!

Serving Suggestion

• Fresh Berry Salad
• Whipped Cream
• Maple Syrup
• Crispy Bacon or Sausage Links:
• Greek Yogurt
• Scrambled or Poached Eggs

Tips and Tricks

• Ensure that the challah bread slices are thoroughly soaked in the egg mixture. If you’re short on time, a minimum of 30 minutes soak will still do the trick, but overnight is best.
• The original recipe suggests using challah bread, it mentions gluten-free challah or brioche as alternatives for those with dietary restrictions.
• Preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and baking for 40-45 minutes should yield a perfectly golden top and a fully set interior.