Frozen donut casserole

Ingredients:

• 5 cups unleavened doughnuts, cut into large cubes (about 12 doughnuts)
• 3 cups French bread, cut into large cubes
• Unsalted butter, to grease the pan
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8 large eggs
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp freshly grated orange zest
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Maple syrup, for serving
• Berries, for serving

Preparation:

1. Place sliced ​​donuts and bread in the bottom of a lightly greased 2-quart baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, cream, and eggs until smooth. Add the sugar, orange zest, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
3. Pour the liquid mixture over the bread cubes in a baking dish and let sit for about 1 hour to absorb the liquid. At this point, you can freeze the casserole for up to 1 month. Before baking, defrost it in the refrigerator overnight or bake it directly from the freezer in the oven at 325°F (160°C), covered with aluminum foil, for 65-75 minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F (190°C) and bake until set in the center, 50-55 minutes. Cool slightly before serving. Drizzle with maple syrup and garnish with fresh berries.