French toast is a classic. Baked French Toast is a classic, reinvented. Layers of pudding-like bread baked with berries to a perfectly delectable finish. Top it with maple syrup if you like. Or sprinkle on some chocolate chips. Go on. Don't be bashful. It'll be our delicious little secret.
And if you need another excuse to make this Baked French Toast recipe, Valentine's Day is around the corner. It's on a Sunday this year. (Also, Family Day on the Monday for all you Canadians.) Make this for your partner/husband/wife/boyfriend/girlfriend/cat. They will love you all the more for it. And in case you've missed Valentine's Day, this is a wonderful way to get back in their good books! My Nutella & Dark Chocolate French Toast recipe is a good option too. And if they’re still mad at you, my Croissant French Toast is sure to melt (or clog!) their heart. Onwards!
Now, I know a lot of people who dilute the deliciousness of French toast saying that they want to make it that tad bit healthier. Well, I say that madness must end! Allow yourself to bask in one of life's great indulgences. Suffice to say, this baked French toast recipe is not designed to be healthy. In fact, with every bite you'll probably shorten your lifespan by about a day and a half. But at the end, you'll know it was totally worth it!
Disclaimer: This Baked French Toast recipe doesn't really shorten your lifespan by several days. That would be silly. And dangerous. And not at all groovy. I'm just telling you not to be stingy with the cream!
Do you know what the French call French toast? It's not just 'toast'. 'French toast' in French is actually 'pain perdu', or 'lost bread'. I think there's something poetic about that. I feel like it would be a good title for a book. Authors - kindly thank me in your acknowledgements. And feel free to send me royalties. Please and thank you.
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📖 Recipe
Baked French Toast
- Total Time: 1 hour
Description
Learn to make this delicious Baked French Toast recipe – easy, breezy, but so tasty!
Ingredients
- One bag of Crostini (or just torn up stale bread will work too!)
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 cup Milk
- ½ cup Whipping Cream
- ½ cup White Sugar
- ½ cup Brown Sugar
- 1 tbsp pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- A pinch of Salt
- 1 cup Mixed Berries
- Icing Sugar, for dusting
- Butter, for greasing
Instructions
- Grease baking dish with butter. Toss your crostini (or bread bits) into dish.
- Mix all the remaining ingredients (except for the mixed berries and icing sugar) together. Pour evenly over the bread. Cover with cling film, and refrigerate for two hours (ideally overnight).
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- When ready to bake, spread mixed berries over the top of the bread mixture. Bake for 40–50 minutes.If you prefer your French toast on the crispier side, let it bake in the oven for an additional 10–15 minutes.
- Finish with a dusting of icing sugar, a drizzle of maple syrup, and a dollop of whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6 (Or one very hungry Valentine's Day couple!)
Helen at Casa Costello
Oh wow, I have to try this! I don’t think we will be waiting until Valentine’s Day either!
Riz
Haha! Good call Helen! I hope you enjoy it! 🙂
Kavey
I have never made a baked french toast recipe before, am definitely adding this to my To Do list!
Riz
Hope you enjoy it! It’s like having cake for breakfast!
Bag Lady
Isn’t this bread and butter pudding, Rizwan?
Riz
No!!! It’s Baked French Toast! 😛
Anna @ shenANNAgans
Baked French Toast, now that is a good idea. I went foraging on the weekend for blueberries which will work perfectly with your recipe. Cant wait! Yarm!
Riz
That sounds amazing! Make sure to post a pic!
Kacie
Wow! I love French toast as it is but this recipe really steps it up! Love berries 🙂
Riz
Thanks Kacie!
Anna nuttall
Yum this look amazing!! xx
Riz
Thanks Anna!
Diya Selva
Drooling!!! If you have the patience to take so many pictures and the write about it instead of attacking it right away… you must be GOD!
Riz
Hah! Holding myself back from digging in is the HARDEST part of blogging. No question!
Cat Names
Very good baked french toast recipe, I would like to have a try today!
Riz
I hope you enjoy it! Post a photo on instagram and #chocolatesandchai so that I can see it 🙂
Niki @ Toot's Mom is Tired
That looks delicious!
Riz
Thank you!
KD
Very nice french toast.
Riz
Thanks KD! Glad you liked it!
Vishal Rana
wow awesome … i loved it!
Riz
Glad you enjoyed it Vishal!
Jaweria Khalid
wow..delicious
Riz
Thank you!
Alen
Hi,
Nice recipe. My mom used to do something similar.
Riz
Hey Alen, your mom sounds like a pretty great cook 🙂
Elaine
A beautiful and tasty dish for a special brunch . . . or any day!
Riz
Thank you for passing by, Elaine! I agree…this is good for Sunday brunch or any other day!
Jo Vanderwolf
Yas! This wins all the prizes. Oh my gosh, your photos have me drooling over my computer! Definitely giving this a try soon.
Riz
LOL! Thanks so much Jo! I hope you enjoy it!
Lizzy
I haven’t had a baked french toast in years and this is definitely calling my name! Thanks for sharing!
Riz
OH! So *THAT’S* why my breakfast kept calling me Lizzy. Makes much more sense now.
VIJAY
I enjoyed the yummy taste. WOWWWW
Riz
Thanks Vijay!
vijayy
I enjoyed the yummy taste.
Riz
Thanks man!!! I like you liked them!
joanne
What is the size of the pan, please?
Riz
Hey Joanne, I used an 8 by 8 baking dish. Hope it turns out well for you!