Dessert

Berry French Toast Casserole with Fresh Berries Recipe

Byluca Carter January 31, 2026January 31, 2026

Introduction

This Berry French Toast Casserole is a delightful breakfast treat that is moist on the inside with a slightly crusty top. Topped with fresh strawberries and blueberries, it’s a perfect make-ahead dish that bakes up beautifully for lazy mornings or brunch gatherings.

The image shows a white rectangular baking dish filled with a bread pudding topped with sliced red strawberries and whole dark blueberries scattered evenly across the golden-brown pieces of bread. The bread looks soft and slightly toasted with a light dusting of powdered sugar, adding a soft white texture on top. To the side, there are two clear glass bowls, one filled with fresh dark blueberries and the other with whole red strawberries with green leaves visible. The dish and bowls rest on a white marbled surface with a light gray, textured cloth partially underneath the baking dish. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

12-14 cups French bread, cut into cubes
8 large eggs

2 cups 2% milk
2 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp cinnamon
2/3 cup brown sugar

1 cup strawberries, sliced
1/2 cup blueberries
1-2 tbsp powdered sugar

Maple syrup, as much as you want

Instructions

Step 1: Grease a 9″x13″ casserole dish with vegetable oil or butter. Place the cubed French bread into the casserole until it is about three-quarters full.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and brown sugar until well combined. Pour this mixture evenly over the bread cubes in the casserole.

Step 3: Arrange the sliced strawberries and blueberries evenly on top of the bread mixture.
Step 4: Cover the casserole with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to overnight to let the flavors meld and the bread absorb the custard.
Step 5: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the plastic wrap and bake the casserole for 35 to 50 minutes. Start checking at 35 minutes; bake longer if it isn’t set or golden on top.

Step 6: Once baked, sprinkle the casserole with powdered sugar. Serve warm topped with maple syrup and enjoy!

Tips & Variations

Use day-old French bread for best texture—it soaks up the custard without becoming too soggy.
Try adding other berries like raspberries or blackberries for variety and extra color.

For a richer custard, substitute half of the milk with heavy cream.
Prepare the casserole the night before and bake fresh in the morning to save time.

Storage

Store any leftover casserole covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat portions in the microwave or oven until warm. This casserole does not freeze well as the texture can become watery upon thawing.