Overnight Lemon Blueberry French Toast: Easy, Indulgent Delight
This Overnight Lemon Blueberry French Toast is an indulgent breakfast treat that’s perfect for special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf brioche bread
- 2 cups milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup blueberries
Instructions
- Cut the brioche bread into thick slices and layer them in a greased baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the mixture over the bread slices, ensuring each slice is soaked.
- Sprinkle the blueberries on top.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- The next morning, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Serve warm with maple syrup.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared a day in advance, making it perfect for brunch.
- Feel free to substitute raspberries or strawberries for blueberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Overnight Lemon Blueberry French Toast