Recipe courtesy of Valerie Gordon from The Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort.
Ingredients
- 2 loaves brioche or soft white bread, crusts removed and cubed
- 1 pint prepared black and blue jam (see recipe below)
- 1 quart prepared custard (see recipe below)
- 1 pint mixed blackberries and blueberries for the fruit layer and garnish
- 2 oz. butter for greasing the skillet
- Whipped cream
Black and Blue Jam Ingredients
- 1 pint blackberries
- 1 pint blueberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
Custard Ingredients
- 1 pint heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 6 eggs
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 teaspon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Set the EGG for direct cooking without a convEGGtor at 300°F.
Pour the custard over the prepared bread. Mash the bread into the custard until fully integrated; set this mixture aside.
Generously grease a 10-inch Cast Iron Skillet with 2 oz. salted butter. Fill the skillet halfway with the brioche, making sure that there are no holes in the bottom layer. Add the fresh berries in a layer, pressing them gently into the brioche. Top with the remaining brioche.
Place the skillet in the EGG and bake for 30-35 minutes. Top with the Black and Blue Jam and extra berries if desired.