Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 (14-16 oz) loaf french bread (day old)
  • 2 cups fresh blackberries (can substitute for another fruit if preferred)
  • 1 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half
  • 8 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (can use cinnamon if you don't have)
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (can use cinnamon if you don't have)
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Instruction

  • Grease a 9x13 inch pan or something similar with nonstick spray. Cube the bread into 1 inch pieces and spread over 9x13 pan. It is important that bread is slightly old or otherwise it will be too soggy. Spread blackberries on top. Set aside.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, half-and-half, brown sugar, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice in large bowl until no lumps remain. Pour over the bread and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, but overnight is best.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F and remove pan from refrigerator. To prepare the streusel topping, whisk the brown sugar, flour and pumpkin pie spice together in a medium bowl. Cut the cold butter in 1/2" cubes. Incorporate into flour mixture with either a pastry cutter or a couple of forks. It does not need to be thoroughly mixed. Sprinkle over the soaked bread and bake for 45-55 minutes or until golden brown on top. Serve immediately.