Description
This Baked Pecan Pie French Toast recipe combines the rich flavors of pecan pie with the classic comfort of French toast. Soaked challah bread is baked with a sweet and buttery pecan topping, creating a perfect breakfast or brunch dish that serves 4 to 6 people.
Ingredients
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Bread and Custard
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 7 eggs
- 1 ½ tablespoons vanilla
- 1 loaf challah bread, sliced
Pecan Topping
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup corn syrup
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 1 ⅓ cup pecan pieces
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Custard: In a large flat-bottom pan or casserole dish, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, eggs, and vanilla until fully combined.
- Soak the Bread: Place the sliced challah bread into the custard mixture, flipping the slices to coat both sides thoroughly. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the bread to absorb the custard.
- Preheat the Oven: When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Make the Pecan Sauce: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Continue cooking and stirring for one more minute until the mixture is smooth and bubbly. Remove from heat and stir in the pecan pieces.
- Assemble the Dish: Pour the pecan sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange the soaked bread slices on top of the sauce in a single layer.
- Bake the French Toast: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and set.
Notes
- For best results, use day-old challah bread to absorb the custard better without becoming too soggy.
- You can prepare the custard soak the night before to save time in the morning.
- Serve warm with additional maple syrup or whipped cream if desired.
- To make this dish gluten free, substitute the challah bread with gluten-free brioche or sandwich bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg
