Berry Delight French Toast Bake

🥘 Ingredients

• berry compote
  1 c
• black pepper
  pinch
• brioche buns
  12 pieces
• brown sugar
  ½ cups
• butter
  1 tbsp
• cinnamon
  1 tsp
• crème fraîche
  ¼ cup
• eggs
  6 pieces
• milk
  2 c
• powdered sugar
  1 c
• salt
  ¼ tsp
• sugar
  1 tsp

🍳 Cookware

• 9x9 baking dish
• large bowl
• small bowl

1. 

   1

   Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Melt butter and coat a 9x9 baking dish .

   butter: 1 tbsp
2. 

   2

   In a large bowl , whisk eggs , milk , brown sugar , sugar , cinnamon , salt , and black pepper until smooth.

   eggs: 6 pieces, milk: 2 c, brown sugar: ½ cups, sugar: 1 tsp, cinnamon: 1 tsp, salt: ¼ tsp, black pepper: pinch
3. 

   3

   Cut brioche buns into quarters. Dip half the pieces into the egg mixture and arrange in a single layer in the prepared dish. Evenly dollop berry compote on top. Add remaining bun pieces and pour remaining egg mixture over everything.

   brioche buns: 12 pieces, berry compote: 1 c
4. 

   4

   Bake until golden and custardy in the center ⏱️ 30 minutes .
5. 5

   While baking, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl , whisk crème fraîche , powdered sugar , and a splash of milk until drizzling.

   crème fraîche: ¼ cup, powdered sugar: 1 c
6. 6

   Let the French toast bake cool ⏱️ 5 minutes , then slice into 6 pieces. Divide between plates and drizzle generously with the glaze. Serve immediately.