Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our collection of berry French toast strata recipes. These delectable dishes combine the classic flavors of French toast with the vibrant sweetness of berries, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. From the classic Berry French Toast Strata, bursting with juicy blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries, to the decadent Chocolate Berry French Toast Strata, featuring a rich chocolate twist, our recipes offer a range of options to suit every palate. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes ensure a perfect strata every time. Whether you're hosting a special brunch or simply craving a comforting breakfast, our berry French toast strata recipes will become a staple in your kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.
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LEMON BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST BAKE
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories main-dish
Time 9h15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with butter.
- Add the butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment and whip on medium speed for 1 minute. With the mixer running, slowly pour in the maple syrup and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla bean paste and whip until completely combined. Transfer to a serving bowl and reserve.
- Keep the rolls intact and slice across the equator to create 1 large top and 1 large bottom roll. Place the bottom roll in the baking dish, then spread with 2 tablespoons of the maple butter. Sprinkle with the lemon zest and half of the blueberries and top with the top roll.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, cream, sugar, eggs, remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste and a pinch of salt. Pour the mixture over the rolls. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Remove the foil, then continue to bake until golden brown, about 10 more minutes.
- Arrange scoops of the maple butter on top and sprinkle with the bacon and remaining blueberries. Serve with additional maple syrup.
BERRY FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE
Make French toast for a crowd by layering it in a baking dish and soaking overnight.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 9h15m
Yield 6-8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Butter the bottom and sides of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Slice the bread into 3/4- to 1-inch-thick slices. Tile the bread in the dish, overlapping the slices. Scatter the berries over the bread, letting some fall to the bottom of the dish.
- Whisk the milk, granulated sugar, cream, vanilla and almond extracts, eggs and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl until the sugar is dissolved. Pour over the bread and berries and press gently on the bread to immerse in the egg mixture. Melt the butter and drizzle over the top of the casserole. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove and discard the plastic wrap. Bake the casserole until golden brown and set in the center, tenting it with foil if the bread starts to become too dark, 45 to 50 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes, then dust with confectioners' sugar and serve with warm maple syrup on the side.
BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST
A local blueberry grower shared this recipe with me, and it's the best breakfast dish I've ever tasted. With the cream cheese and berry combination, this blueberry french toast casserole reminds me of dessert. -Patricia Axelsen, Aurora, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 servings (1-3/4 cups sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut bread into 1-in. cubes; place half in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cut cream cheese into 1-in. cubes; place over bread. Top with blueberries and remaining bread cubes. , Whisk the eggs, milk and syrup in a large bowl. Pour over bread mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 25-30 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. , Combine the sugar, water and cornstarch in a small saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until thickened, 3 minutes. Stir in blueberries; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until berries burst, 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter. Serve with French toast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 621 calories, Fat 31g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 350mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
MIXED BERRY FRENCH TOAST RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: bread, eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, mixed berries, lemon juce, granulated sugar, confectioners sugar
Provided by Tasty
Categories Breakfast
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk eggs, cinnamon, vanilla and milk together in medium-large bowl to create egg wash.
- Dunk bread in egg wash.
- Melt butter in a skillet on medium-low heat and cook bread for 2-3 minutes.
- Mix berries, sugar, and lemon juice in medium pan over low heat crushing and stirring berries until they form a thick sauce.
- Lay out slices and spread compote in between each slice then on top. Garnish with confectioners sugar (optional).
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 40 grams
FRENCH TOAST STRATA
I'm always on the lookout for different breakfast and brunch ideas. I like to serve this easy make-ahead casserole when we have out-of-town guests. -Jill Middleton, Baldwinsville, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings (1 cup syrup).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Arrange half of the bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with cream cheese and remaining bread. In a blender, combine the eggs, milk, butter and maple syrup; cover and process until smooth. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving., For syrup, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Gradually whisk in cider and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in butter until melted. Serve warm with strata.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 578 calories, Fat 34g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 285mg cholesterol, Sodium 537mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST STRATA
Steps:
- Beat 1/2 of egg mixture with cream and vanilla. Soak bread in egg-cream-vanilla mixture until all liquid is absorbed. Refrigerate. To make blueberry puree, cook blueberries with sugar until thick, approximately 5 minutes. Set aside. In food processor, combine mascarpone with sugar. Puree until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes. In well-buttered 13 x 9 inch pan, arrange bread slices. Top with mascarpone mixture and blueberry puree. Repeat once. Pour remaining egg mixture over bread slices. Refrigerate. When ready to bake casserole, pour remaining cream-egg mixture over bread-filling layers. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg. Bake at 350 for approximately 35 minutes. Serve with whipped cream, blueberry puree and/or warm vanilla maple syrup.
FRENCH TOAST WITH BERRY BUTTERS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For the berry butters: In separate batches, whip 2 sticks butter on high in the bowl of a stand mixer using the whisk attachment. Switch to the paddle attachment. Add the blackberries. Turn the mixer to low for only about 5 seconds, just long enough for the berries to begin to mix in and break up, but not so long that it turns into a mess. Clean the mixer bowl and attachments and repeat with the remaining 2 sticks butter and the raspberries.
- With each batch, turn the berry butter out onto a long sheet of plastic wrap set over a long sheet of foil. First seal the plastic wrap around the cylinder, and then secure the foil around it. Twist the ends, gradually applying more pressure as you twist in order to make the cylinder taut. Once it's a nice, neat cylinder of foil, place into the freezer for 30 minutes in order to quickly solidify it. Then transfer to the fridge until you're ready to use. The butter should be very firm.
- For the French toast: Cut the bread into slices 1/2-inch thick. In a dish, whisk the egg yolks with the half-and-half, sugar, vanilla and lemon zest. Dip the bread slices in the egg mixture, coating both sides. Then remove from the dish and set aside. Repeat until all the bread is coated.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium heat. Sizzle some butter in the skillet when hot. Cook the French toast on both sides until golden brown, being careful not to burn. Remove the berry butters from the fridge. Unwrap one end and cut some slices. Lay one slice onto each serving of French toast. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired, and then drizzle with maple syrup.
BAKED BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE
Juicy blueberries hide between layers of custardy French toast in this delicious make-ahead brunch dish. It's the perfect crowd-pleasing recipe you've been looking for.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Butter a shallow 2-quart baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs milk, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Dip brioche in egg mixture, then arrange in dish, overlapping slightly. Pour remaining egg mixture over brioche, cover with plastic wrap, and let stand 30 minutes or refrigerate up to overnight.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Sprinkle blueberries in between and on top of the bread slices. Bake until puffed and custard is just set, 55 to 65 minutes (tent with foil if browning too quickly). Let cool 15 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving.
MIXED BERRY FRENCH TOAST
Had this mixed berry French toast recently at a brunch and it is absolutely the best French toast I've ever had--perfect for a holiday breakfast or brunch.
Provided by cageytoo
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes French Toast Recipes
Time 9h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Coat a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray. Layer 1/2 of the bread in the pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar together with an electric mixer until creamy. Drop by teaspoonfuls over the bread. Layer mixed berries on top; layer on remaining bread. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Mix eggs, milk, maple syrup, butter, and vanilla extract together in a bowl and pour over bread. Press with a spatula to soak up mixture. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden and set, 45 to 50 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51.3 g, Cholesterol 194.7 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 449.7 mg, Sugar 26.5 g
FRENCH TOAST STRATA
This is a good recipe to use when company comes or when you are entertaining for brunch. Sometimes, I add dried apricots, snipped into small pieces. The apple syrup (in database) is very good with this too. Prep time includes 8 hours in refrigerator.
Provided by Miss Annie
Categories Breakfast
Time 8h35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Grease a 9x13x2 rectangular baking dish.
- Place half the bread cubes in the dish.
- Sprinkle with cream cheese cubes and then remaining bread cubes.
- Combine eggs, cream, melted butter and syrup.
- Mix well and pour over bread and cheese cubes.
- Using a spatula, press layers down to moisten.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours, or overnight.
- Remove plastic wrap and bake uncovered for 35- 40 minutes at 350ºF, or until set and golden brown.
- Let stand about 10 minutes before cutting.
- Top with your favorite syrup, or apple cider syrup (see database), or a big dollop of whipped cream.
BLUEBERRY STRATA
Blueberries, cream cheese,and bread bake in a creamy custard to create the best breakfast ever!
Provided by Jeannette Loghry
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs Breakfast Strata Recipes
Time 9h20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Place 1/2 of the bread cubes in dish; top with 1 1/2 cups blueberries. Scatter cream cheese over berries. Cover with remaining bread cubes. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, maple syrup, and milk. Pour egg mixture over bread in pan. Cover, and chill overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bake strata, covered, for 30 minutes. Remove cover, and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
- While the strata is baking, prepare the blueberry syrup. Combine sugar, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat; cook for 5 minutes. Pour in remaining 1 1/2 cups blueberries; continue cooking for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in butter. Serve warm over slices of the strata.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Carbohydrate 46.9 g, Cholesterol 175.6 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 341.9 mg, Sugar 27.8 g
Tips:
- Use a variety of berries for a more flavorful strata. Some good options include blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries.
- If you don't have fresh berries, you can use frozen berries. Just thaw them before using.
- Use a good quality bread for the strata. A sturdy bread, such as French bread or sourdough, will hold up well in the custard.
- Don't overmix the custard. Overmixing will make the strata tough.
- Bake the strata until it is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Serve the strata warm with your favorite toppings, such as maple syrup, whipped cream, or fresh fruit.
Conclusion:
Berry French toast strata is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. It is perfect for a crowd and can be made ahead of time. With its sweet and savory flavors, this strata is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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