Description
This Baked Pecan Pie French Toast is a decadent and indulgent breakfast dish combining custardy soaked challah bread with a rich pecan pie syrup baked to golden perfection. The pecan pie-inspired sauce adds a delightful nutty sweetness, making it perfect for special mornings or brunch occasions.
Ingredients
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Custard Mixture
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 7 eggs
- 1 ½ tablespoons vanilla
Bread
- 1 loaf challah bread, sliced
Pecan Pie Sauce
- 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 Custard Mixture: In a large flat-bottomed dish, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Soak Bread: Place the challah bread slices into the custard mixture, flipping to ensure both sides are evenly coated. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the bread to soak thoroughly.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Make Pecan Pie 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 1 more minute until well combined. Remove from heat and fold in the pecan pieces.
- Assemble the French Toast: Pour the pecan pie sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange the soaked bread slices on top of the sauce in a single layer.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the custard is set.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm for a comforting and sweet breakfast treat.
Notes
- For best results, use day-old challah bread to absorb the custard better without becoming soggy.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
- Make sure to soak the bread long enough (at least 4 hours or overnight) to ensure a custardy texture.
- If you prefer a less sweet dish, reduce the amount of brown sugar or maple syrup slightly.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
