Blueberry Lemon French Toast (Printable Version)
Layers of rich cream cheese, fresh blueberries, and zesty lemon baked with cinnamon-spiced custard.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Cream Cheese Mixture
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227 grams cream cheese
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120 grams powdered sugar
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30 milliliters whole milk
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15 milliliters vanilla extract
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150 grams blueberries
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15 milliliters lemon juice (approximately 1 tbsp)
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Zest of 1 lemon
→ French Toast Base
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2 loaves French bread, cubed
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480 milliliters whole milk
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8 large eggs
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30 milliliters vanilla extract
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5 grams ground cinnamon (1 tsp)
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1 gram ground nutmeg (½ tsp)
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Zest of 1 lemon
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15 milliliters lemon juice (1 tbsp)
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150 grams blueberries
# Guide to Cooking:
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In a bowl, blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, 30 ml milk, vanilla extract, 150 g blueberries, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth and harmonious.
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Spread half of the cubed French bread evenly within a greased 25x35 cm (10x14 inch) baking dish. Layer the cream cheese mixture atop this base.
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Distribute the remaining cubed French bread over the cream cheese layer to completely cover it.
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In a large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, remaining vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, lemon zest, and lemon juice until fully incorporated.
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Pour the egg mixture thoroughly over the layered bread. Sprinkle the remaining blueberries evenly on top.
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Cover the baking dish with foil and refrigerate overnight to allow full absorption of flavors.
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Preheat oven to 190°C. Bake the dish covered for 45 minutes until set and slightly puffed.
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Remove foil and continue baking uncovered for an additional 30 minutes until the top is golden brown and the custard is fully set.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Chilling the assembled dish overnight intensifies flavor melding and ensures a creamy texture upon baking.