Description
This Baked Pecan Pie French Toast is a decadent twist on classic French toast, featuring challah bread soaked in a rich creamy custard, topped with a buttery pecan pie sauce, and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a special breakfast or brunch.
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: In a large flat bottom pan or casserole dish, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, eggs, and vanilla until fully combined.
- Soak Bread: Submerge the sliced challah bread into the custard mixture, flipping each slice to ensure both sides are thoroughly coated. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight for the best texture.
- Preheat Oven: When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Make Pecan Pie Sauce: Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Continue cooking for one more minute, then remove from heat and stir in the pecan pieces to evenly coat them in the sauce.
- Assemble Dish: Pour the warm pecan pie sauce evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange the soaked challah slices in a single layer on top of the sauce.
- Bake: Bake the assembled dish in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the sauce is bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving to allow the sauce to set slightly. Serve warm for a delicious indulgent breakfast or brunch.
Notes
- For best results, soak the bread overnight to fully absorb the custard.
- Challah bread is preferred for its rich, tender texture; brioche can be used as a substitute.
- Use fresh pecans for optimal flavor and crunch.
- You can prepare the pecan pie sauce ahead and reheat before assembling.
- This dish is rich—serve with fresh fruit or a light side to balance the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
