Lemon-Berry French Toast Bake

Tart berries, lemony custard, and buttery brioche beckon you into a beautiful day with this Lemon-Berry French Toast bake. It’s perfect for holidays or just makes an ordinary weekend morning feel a bit more special. Just know this will become a total family favorite!

Ingredients:

About 1 1/2 large loaves of brioche bread
5 whole eggs
4 egg yolks
1/2 stick butter
2 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3/4 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups any mix of berries you like

Directions:
In saucepan, warm milk, butter and vanilla until butter is fully melted but do not let it boil. Let it cool slightly.

In mixing bowl, thoroughly whisk together eggs, egg yolks, and sugar . While steadily whisking, slowly drizzle warm milk mixture in until fully combined-- this is your custard mixture. Set to the side. Preheat oven to 375 F.

Either cut or tear brioche into your 9x13 baking dish and add fruit however you like. Pour custard mixture evenly over the bread and berries and let set for 10-15 minutes so the bread can soak up all of the mixture. Once the custard is well absorbed, place your French Toast Bake into the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until custard is fully cooked/set in the center of the dish. If reheating the next morning, wait to add the glaze until just before serving (Reheat in 300 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until warmed through).

Lemon Glaze:
Juice of 1 lemon
1 cup of powdered sugar

In small bowl, combine lemon juice and powdered sugar. Mix well and drizzle over Lemon-Berry French Toast Bake before serving.