Ingredients
– 12 cups cubed French bread (about one large loaf)
– 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
– 8 ounces softened cream cheese
– 1/3 cup sugar for mixing with cream cheese
– 10 eggs
– 1 2/3 cups milk
– 1/2 cup sugar for the custard mixture
– 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
1-Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking, then layer half of the 12 cups of cubed French bread evenly in the pan.
2-Mix 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with 1/3 cup of sugar until smooth, and spread dollops of this mixture over the bread along with 2 cups of fresh or frozen raspberries.
3-Add the remaining bread cubes, more raspberries, and the rest of the cream cheese mixture on top for a tasty layered effect.
4-In a large bowl, whisk together 10 eggs, 1 2/3 cups of milk, 1/2 cup of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla until fully combined.
5-Pour the custard over the layers, pressing the bread cubes down to soak up the liquid, then cover and refrigerate overnight.
6-The next day, bake uncovered at 350°F for 45-50 minutes until it’s golden brown and cooked through.
7-Let it cool for a bit before serving, and top with powdered sugar or maple syrup if you like.
Last Step:
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🛌 Refrigerate casserole overnight for the best flavor and texture as it allows the bread to fully absorb the custard.
🍞 Use brioche, challah, or French bread for a soft and rich texture.
🍓 Swap raspberries with blueberries or strawberries for a tasty variation or use half and half or heavy cream instead of milk for a creamier custard.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Refrigeration time: 6 hours overnight
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (about 1/9 of casserole)
- Calories: 349 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 312 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 191 mg