Overnight Raisin French Toast is the perfect make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings or a weekend brunch treat. This dish features layers of cinnamon raisin bread soaked in a rich custard mixture of eggs, milk, and vanilla, which absorbs overnight to create a fluffy and flavorful interior. Baked to golden perfection in the morning, this French toast is sweet, spiced, and irresistibly fragrant. Serve it with a drizzle of maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar for a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal that requires minimal effort.
Overnight Raisin French Toast
Ingredients:
- 1 loaf cinnamon raisin bread, sliced
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Maple syrup, for serving
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions:
- Assemble the French Toast:
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray. Arrange the slices of cinnamon raisin bread in the dish, overlapping them slightly to fit.
- Prepare the Custard:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until fully combined.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread slices, ensuring all pieces are well-soaked. Use a spatula to press the bread gently down into the custard if needed.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate overnight (at least 6 hours).
- Bake:
- The next morning, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove the dish from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature while the oven preheats. Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the soaked bread.
- Bake the French toast for 35-45 minutes, or until the top is golden and crisp, and the custard has set.
- Serve:
- Let the French toast cool slightly before slicing and serving. Drizzle with maple syrup and dust with powdered sugar, if desired.
This Overnight Raisin French Toast will become your go-to recipe for a hassle-free, delicious breakfast that everyone will love!
