Ingredients
Method
Assemble, Soak & Bake
- Grease a 9x13-inch ceramic baking dish generously with softened butter. Arrange half of the cubed brioche bread evenly across the bottom, scatter with 1 cup of fresh blueberries, then top with the remaining brioche cubes and blueberries.
- In a large mixing bowl or 4-cup measuring pitcher, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, maple syrup, vanilla bean paste, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sea salt until completely smooth and cohesive.
- Slowly and evenly pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes, pressing down gently with a spatula so every piece absorbs the liquid. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 to 8 hours).
- In the morning, remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 25 to 30 minutes while preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the streusel: In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, rolled oats, and cinnamon. Cut in cold cubed butter with a pastry blender or your fingertips until crumbly pea-sized clusters form. Scatter evenly across the soaked french toast.
- Bake uncovered at 350°F (175°C) for 45 to 50 minutes until puffed, golden brown, the edges are caramelized, and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, tent lightly with foil during the last 10 minutes.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Dust generously with powdered sugar and serve warm with cascades of pure maple syrup!