When it comes to a delicious and flavor-packed breakfast or brunch, lemon berry french toast is an absolute delight. This tantalizing dish combines the bright citrusy flavor of lemon with the sweetness of fresh berries, creating a perfect balance of flavors that will awaken your taste buds and leave you craving more. The crispy, golden-brown exterior of the french toast pairs perfectly with the soft and fluffy interior, while the vibrant berry sauce adds a pop of color and a burst of juicy sweetness. Whether you prefer to enjoy it as a weekend treat or as a special occasion breakfast, this recipe is sure to impress and satisfy everyone at your table.
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LEMON BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST BAKE
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories main-dish
Time 9h15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with butter.
- Add the butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment and whip on medium speed for 1 minute. With the mixer running, slowly pour in the maple syrup and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla bean paste and whip until completely combined. Transfer to a serving bowl and reserve.
- Keep the rolls intact and slice across the equator to create 1 large top and 1 large bottom roll. Place the bottom roll in the baking dish, then spread with 2 tablespoons of the maple butter. Sprinkle with the lemon zest and half of the blueberries and top with the top roll.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, cream, sugar, eggs, remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste and a pinch of salt. Pour the mixture over the rolls. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Remove the foil, then continue to bake until golden brown, about 10 more minutes.
- Arrange scoops of the maple butter on top and sprinkle with the bacon and remaining blueberries. Serve with additional maple syrup.
LEMON-BERRY FRENCH TOAST
Steps:
- Make the egg mixture for Perfect French Toast using 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger instead of nutmeg. Spread lemon curd on 4 thick slices brioche, top with blueberries, then another bread slice. Press together; dip in the egg mixture, then fry and bake as directed. Top with confectioners' sugar.
OVERNIGHT BLUEBERRY-LEMON-CREAM CHEESE FRENCH TOAST
Cream cheese, lemon and juicy blueberries give this easy make-ahead French toast bake fresh spring flavor with the right amount of decadence.
Provided by By Cindy Rahe
Categories Breakfast
Time 3h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Lightly butter 13 x 9-inch (3-quart) baking dish.
- In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, 3 tablespoons of the sugar, and 1 tablespoon of the lemon peel with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Generously spread mixture over 5 slices of the challah. Press a few blueberries onto cream cheese; place another slice challah on top of each to make cream cheese and blueberry sandwiches. Place 4 of the sandwiches in baking dish. Cut remaining sandwich into pieces to fill in any gaps between the ones already in the dish.
- In large bowl, beat eggs, remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, remaining 1 tablespoon lemon peel, the milk and cream with whisk. Pour mixture over challah in casserole; top with remaining blueberries. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 1 hour but no longer than 12 hours.
- Take dish out of refrigerator about 30 minutes before baking to take the chill off. Heat oven to 350° F. Bake about 40 minutes or until puffed and golden. Cool on rack 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 185 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 1/2 g
MIXED BERRY FRENCH TOAST RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: bread, eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, mixed berries, lemon juce, granulated sugar, confectioners sugar
Provided by Tasty
Categories Breakfast
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk eggs, cinnamon, vanilla and milk together in medium-large bowl to create egg wash.
- Dunk bread in egg wash.
- Melt butter in a skillet on medium-low heat and cook bread for 2-3 minutes.
- Mix berries, sugar, and lemon juice in medium pan over low heat crushing and stirring berries until they form a thick sauce.
- Lay out slices and spread compote in between each slice then on top. Garnish with confectioners sugar (optional).
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 40 grams
TRIPLE BERRY FRENCH TOAST
This triple berry French toast is a Christmas brunch tradition at our house and perfect for a busy household on Christmas morning as it is prepared the night before. You can use blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, or a combination. Twist a lemon slice over the top for garnish.
Provided by Michelle Perrin Loury Cogger
Categories Breakfast and Brunch French Toast Recipes
Time 9h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Spray the bottom of a 9x13-inch glass baking dish with vegetable spray and place 1/2 of the bread cubes into the dish. Put cream cheese cubes on top. Distribute blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries over the cream cheese. Place remaining bread over the berries.
- Beat eggs in a bowl and add milk and maple syrup. Pour mixture over bread. Place plastic wrap over the dish and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove plastic wrap from the dish and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the middle of the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until puffed and golden, about 30 minutes more.
- While toast is baking, combine 1/2 of the blueberries, 1/2 of the blackberries, 1/2 of the raspberries, water, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook until syrup thickens, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in remaining berries and butter.
- Let French toast sit for about 10 minutes before slicing. Pour berry syrup over individual pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 779.6 calories, Carbohydrate 87.9 g, Cholesterol 372.7 mg, Fat 39 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 21.3 g, Sodium 703.7 mg, Sugar 55.6 g
LEMON-VANILLA FRENCH TOAST
Decadent? Yes! Sweet? Yes! Tasty? Yes! I just whipped this up this morning. I love things lemon, and it has to be sweet. None of that tartness, no thank you. This is something fun to make Sunday morning. Some kids may not like the lemon flavoring, but the sweetness may be an attraction.
Provided by Christa Talbott
Categories French Toast
Time 15m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine half-and-half, egg whites, confectioners' sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, lemon extract, and salt in a bowl; whip together with a whisk or electric whisk until well blended, about 30 seconds. Pour mixture into a large, flat container.
- Put one bread slice in the container and flip so it is coated on both sides, almost saturated.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a frying pan over medium heat until sizzling. Add soaked bread slice to the pan; you can do more than one depending on the size of the pan. Fry until medium brown and edges are crispy, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Continue cooking in batches, dipping bread and frying, and adding butter as necessary.
- Serve French toast with maple syrup and add whipped cream on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.1 calories, Carbohydrate 76.7 g, Cholesterol 32.6 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 648.9 mg, Sugar 48.1 g
LEMON BLACKBERRY TORTILLA FRENCH TOAST
This twist on crepes is tart-sweet with a creamy lemon filling and juicy blackberries. Think of this as a cross between thin French toast, light crepes and crispy quesadillas. -Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, 3 tablespoons lemon curd, lemon zest and extract until fluffy. Set aside., In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs, cream and remaining lemon curd until blended; stir in poppy seeds. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Dip both sides of a tortilla in egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Place in skillet; toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining tortillas, adding butter to grease the skillet as needed. , Spread about 3 tablespoons cream cheese mixture over each tortilla to within 1/4 in. of edges. Fold tortillas in half over filling. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine blackberries and spreadable fruit; microwave, covered, at 50% power until warmed, 2-3 minutes, stirring once. Serve with tortillas and, if desired, additional lemon zest.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Fat 27g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 134mg cholesterol, Sodium 403mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh berries for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh berries, you can use frozen berries, but be sure to thaw them before using.
- If you don't have lemon zest, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice instead.
- To make the lemon glaze, you can use either powdered sugar or granulated sugar. If you use granulated sugar, you may need to add a little more milk to make the glaze smooth.
- If you don't have a griddle, you can cook the French toast in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Be sure to cook the French toast until it is golden brown on both sides. This will help to ensure that it is cooked through.
- Serve the French toast with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, or fruit.
Conclusion:
Lemon Berry French Toast is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch recipe. It is perfect for a special occasion or a lazy weekend morning. With its bright and cheerful flavor, Lemon Berry French Toast is sure to please everyone at the table.
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