Overnight Blueberry Cinnamon & Orange Cream French Toast
This overnight blueberry cinnamon & orange cream french toast is a delicious make-ahead breakfast casserole packed with citrus and blueberry flavors made comforting with cream cheese and cinnamon undertones. It's a dish sure to wow your guests and to start their day with a show-stopping breakfast!
Ingredients
For the French Toast:
- 1 12-in French Baguette (A day or two old so it's extra crusty)
- 6 oz Whipped Cream Cheese Spread
- 1/4 cup Orange Flavored Syrup* see notes
- 1 cup Frozen or Fresh Blueberries
- 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1 Egg
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
For the Cinnamon Orange Caramel Topping:
- 4 tbsp Salted Butter
- 1/3 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/4 cup Orange Flavored Syrup* see notes
- 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
To Make the French Toast
- Slice baguette loaf into 1-inch pieces, discard ends and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese, syrup, and cinnamon until well incorporated. Then, gently fold in the blueberries.
- Spread a heaping tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture on each slice of bread.
- Then, in a non-stick Flexipan or well-greased baking dish, lay baguette pieces down so that each side of the exposed bread is covered by the cream cheese mixture. Use any extra mix to cover any exposed areas. Depending on the shape of your dish, you can arrange in rows, layers or circles.
- In a measuring cup or prep bowl, combine the egg, cream, and vanilla together. Beat with a fork or small whisk until well incorporated. Pour mixture over the bread slices.
- Wrap pan in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight is best.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove plastic and tent with a Bon Mat or foil. Bake for 25 minutes, then remove the cover and continue cooking for 10 minutes or until the top is golden brown. (See instructions for making the caramel glaze while the toast is baking)
- Remove from the oven and immediately invert onto a rimmed serving platter. Drizzle with glaze and top with powdered sugar as desired.
To Make the Topping
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
- Whisk in the brown sugar and cinnamon, stirring until smooth.
- Remove from the heat, then add the syrup. Stir to combine and use glaze while it's still warm.
Notes
*I used Blackberry Patch Florida Orange Syrup from Joshua Citrus, Inc. You can substitute maple syrup or any other flavored syrup in an equal amount in this recipe.