Baked Blueberry Brioche French Toast with a Blueberry Syrup
Prep Time20minutes
Cook Time35minutes
Servings4
Ingredients
For the French Toast
1loaf of Brioche Bread
1lemonzested
1/4teaspoonground cardamom
2teaspoonsvanilla extract
1heaping teaspoon of cinnamon
1/4cupof sugar plus more for final garnish
4eggs
1 1/2cupof milk
1pintof blueberriesdivided in half
1/4cupof pecanschopped
For the Blueberry Syrup
1/2pintof blueberries
1cupof maple syrup
Instructions
For the French Toast
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Slice your brioche loaf into 1 inch thick slices. in a shallow baking dish layer the slices in making sure not to completely overlap one slice with another.
Dot the blueberries and pecans on top and in between the slices of toast.
In a medium mixing bowl, mix the seasonings, sugar, egg and liquids together being sure to whip the mixture to a smooth consistency.
Carefully pour the liquid mixture over the brioche toast making sure each slice gets coated, finishing with a light sprinkle of sugar so that while the toast bakes, the top caramelizes a little bit.
You have the option of letting this sit overnight in the fridge, a couple of hours, or popping it strait into the oven.
Bake in the oven for 35 minutes.
For the Blueberry Syrup
Combine both ingredients into a small saucepan on medium heat. Continuously stir and slightly smash the berries as the liquid heats up. Bring to a simmer and then reduce the heat to warm until ready to serve.