Overnight Blueberry French Toast You’ll Love

Blueberry french toast made easy! This overnight bake combines cubes of bread with cream cheese and fresh blueberries, soaked in a vanilla-maple custard, then baked until golden and creamy. It’s a perfect make-ahead breakfast that’s warm, comforting, and bursting with flavor.

Ingredients

For the Blueberry French Toast Bake

• 12 slices day-old bread, cut into 1-inch cubes

• 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes

• 1 cup fresh blueberries

• 12 large eggs, beaten

• 2 cups milk

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• ⅓ cup maple syrup

For the Blueberry Sauce

• 1 cup white sugar

• 1 cup water

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

• 1 cup fresh blueberries

• 1 tablespoon butter

Prep & Cook Time

• Prep: 20 minutes

• Chill: 8–12 hours (overnight)

• Bake: 45–50 minutes

• Total: About 1 hour active + overnight rest

• Servings: 8–10

Directions

1. Prepare the dish
   Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.

2. Layer the bread and fillings
   Spread half of the bread cubes in the pan. Sprinkle the cream cheese cubes and fresh blueberries over the bread. Top with the remaining bread cubes.

3. Mix the custard
   In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until smooth.

4. Assemble and refrigerate
   Pour the custard evenly over the bread mixture. Press lightly to help the bread soak it all up. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or for at least 8 hours.

5. Bake the French toast
   When ready, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Let the dish sit at room temperature for 15 minutes, then bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is set.

6. Make the blueberry sauce
   While the bake is cooking, combine sugar, water, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until it thickens and boils. Add the blueberries and cook until they burst and the sauce is glossy, about 3–5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the butter.

7. Serve
   Spoon the warm blueberry sauce over slices of the baked blueberry french toast and enjoy!

Nutrition (Approximate per serving, 10 servings)

• Calories: 420

• Protein: 14g

• Fat: 22g

• Carbohydrates: 42g

• Sugar: 26g

• Fiber: 2g

FAQ

Can I use frozen blueberries?
Yes! Frozen blueberries work fine. They might make the sauce a bit looser, but the flavor will still be great.

What bread is best?
Use day-old bread like challah, brioche, or French bread. It soaks up the custard better without falling apart.

Can I prepare this in the morning instead of overnight?
You can, but the custard needs time to soak in. At least 4 hours will work, but overnight is best.

How do I know when it’s done?
The center should be set and not jiggly, with a light golden crust on top.

Can leftovers be stored?
Yes. Cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.

Source: www.allrecipes.com