Blueberry Cardamom French Toast Bake

Name: Blueberry Cardamom French Toast Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean, French
Ingredients: 100 g Lurpak butter, unsalted; 150 g light brown sugar; 2 tsp ground cinnamon; 12 slices brioche buns; 150 g Fresh blueberries; 6 free range eggs; 125 ml Arla Organic whole milk; 1 tsp vanilla essence; 1 pinch salt; berry mix (Blueberries, Strawberries or Raspberries); 5 g Dusting of icing sugar

Deliciously sweet and delicately balanced baked brioche french toast with cardamom and blueberries. Perfectly partnered with tangy stewed mixed berries or rhubarb compote.

Ingredients

For the bake

Lurpak butter, unsalted	100 g
Light brown sugar	150 g
Ground cinnamon	2 tsp
Brioche buns	12 slices
Fresh blueberries	150 g
Free range eggs	6
Arla Organic whole milk	125 ml
Vanilla essence	1 tsp
Salt	1 pinch

Garnishes

Berry mix (Blueberries, Strawberries or Raspberries)
Dusting of icing sugar	5 g

Instructions

Step 1

Coat a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with melted butter. Spread any remaining melted butter over bottom of dish.

Step 2

In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, cinnamon and cardamom. Sprinkle half of it over the melted butter and reserve the rest.

Step 3

Arrange the brioche bread in two layers over the spiced brown sugar mixture, scattering the fresh blueberries in between each slice.

Step 4

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, Arla Organic Milk, vanilla, salt and the remaining sugar mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 5

Preheat oven to 170 degrees Celsius. Sprinkle the top of the brioche with brown sugar and bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Serve with mixed berries and a dusting of icing sugar if desired.