Berry Toast Bake (Print-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Items
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2 cups of raspberries, fresh is great but frozen works too
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8 oz of softened cream cheese
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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10 large eggs
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1 and 2/3 cups of milk
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1/3 cup of sugar
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Powdered sugar, if you’d like (optional)
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12 cups of French bread, diced into cubes (around the size of 1 loaf)
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Spray the inside of a 9x13 pan with non-stick spray, making sure all sides are covered. Put aside for later.
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Chop your bread into small cubes, about 1 and a half inches wide. Put about two-thirds of it into the baking dish as the bottom layer.
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Grab a small bowl, toss in the softened cream cheese and 1/3 cup sugar, then stir everything together until it’s smooth.
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Carefully drop dollops of the cream cheese mixture over the bread layer. Sprinkle raspberries evenly on top, then cover with the rest of the bread cubes. Hold off for the next step.
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Take a big bowl and beat the eggs well. Then, stir in the milk, half a cup of sugar, and vanilla.
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Pour the egg mixture over the bread, pressing gently to ensure the bread soaks up the liquid. Cover the dish with plastic wrap or pop on a lid, then move it to the fridge to sit overnight.
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Fire up your oven to 350°F (175°C) so it’s warm when you’re ready to bake.
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Place the uncovered dish in the oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes. Once the top is toasty and golden and the inside hits 160°F (71°C), take it out.
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Let the dish rest a few minutes after baking. Sprinkle on powdered sugar for some extra pizzazz, and serve it up with syrup if you’d like.
# Helpful Notes:
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Keep the dish in the fridge overnight. This way, the bread can soak all the yummy custard.