Introducing the Berry Blue Bake, the ultimate breakfast indulgence that will chase away your morning blues! Get ready to enjoy a decadent combination of creamy mascarpone cheese, juicy blueberries, and fluffy French toast baked to perfection for the sunniest of mornings. No blue skies here! Impress your loved ones with this Berry Blue Bake and start your day on a sweet and sunny note!
Ingredients
- 4 cups French bread, cubed
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, plus more for serving
- 2 (8-ounce) cartons mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar, plus more for dusting
- 10 slices French bread
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups half-and-half cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup almonds, sliced and toasted
Directions
Step 1 –Grease a 13×9-inch baking dish.
Step 2 –In the prepared baking dish, add the bread cubes and the blueberries.
Step 3 –In a small bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese and the confectioners’ sugar until it is smooth.
Step 4 –Drop the mascarpone mixture by tablespoonfuls over the blueberries, then top with the bread slices.
Step 5 –In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, the cream, the milk, the granulated sugar, and the vanilla.
Step 6 –Pour the egg mixture over the bread, then refrigerate the bake, covered, for at least 8 hours and up to overnight.
Step 7 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 8 –Bake the blueberry mixture, uncovered, until it is puffed and golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30-40 minutes.
Step 9 –Let the bake stand for 10 minutes.
Step 10 –Dust the bake with the extra confectioners’ sugar, sprinkle with the almonds, and garnish with the extra blueberries.
Step 11 –Serve.