Baked French Toast with Pecan Crumble

Vegetarian
Health score
5%
Baked French Toast with Pecan Crumble
225 min.
8
595kcal

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If you’re looking for a show-stopping dish to elevate your morning meal or brunch, look no further than this indulgent Baked French Toast with Pecan Crumble. Perfectly suited for gatherings or a cozy weekend at home, this recipe combines the rich, buttery essence of challah bread with a creamy custard that seeps into every slice, creating a delightful texture that melts in your mouth. The star of this dish, however, is the crunchy pecan crumble that brings both flavor and a satisfying crunch, perfectly complementing the softness of the French toast.

This vegetarian-friendly recipe is not only delicious but also versatile, making it suitable for a variety of occasions. Whether you're serving it at a festive brunch or enjoying a leisurely weekend breakfast with loved ones, this dish is bound to impress. The combination of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla fills your kitchen with irresistible aromas, while the homemade Blackberry Syrup adds a touch of fruity sweetness that enhances each bite.

Ingredients

  • pound egg bread loaf - crusts thick sliced
  • large egg yolk 
  • large eggs 
  • 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon 
  • 0.5 teaspoons nutmeg 
  • cups cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.5 teaspoons kosher salt 
  • tablespoons brown sugar light
  • 0.5 cup pecans 
  • servings blackberries 
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted chilled cut into pieces
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • cups milk whole

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Spread out bread on a rimmed baking sheet; let stand overnight.
  2. Butter a 13x9" baking dish.
  3. Cut bread so slices are similar in size. Arrange, overlapping, in rows in prepared dish.
  4. Whisk eggs, egg yolks, cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl.
  5. Pour over bread, pressing bread to help it soak up custard. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
  6. DO AHEAD: Bread can be soaked 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.
  7. Preheat oven to 375°F. Pulse pecans, butter, brown sugar, and salt in a food processor until nuts are coarsely chopped.
  8. Scatter pecan crumble over soaked bread.
  9. Place dish on a rimmed baking sheet and cover tightly with foil.
  10. Bake until warmed through (a knife inserted into the center should feel warm to the touch), 25–30 minutes.
  11. Remove foil and bake until deeply browned, 35–40 minutes longer.
  12. Let cool slightly before serving with Blackberry Syrup.
  13. DO AHEAD: Pecan mixture can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

Nutrition Facts

Calories595kcal
Protein9.45%
Fat58.15%
Carbs32.4%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.26
Glycemic Load
9.87
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
16.473912933598%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.66mg
Delphinidin
0.45mg
Catechin
0.82mg
Epigallocatechin
0.35mg
Epicatechin
0.1mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.15mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:594.96kcal
29.75%
Fat:38.85g
59.77%
Saturated Fat:19.53g
122.05%
Carbohydrates:48.7g
16.23%
Net Carbohydrates:46.66g
16.97%
Sugar:21.6g
24%
Cholesterol:295.8mg
98.6%
Sodium:441.06mg
19.18%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.09%
100%
Protein:14.21g
28.41%
Selenium:32.84µg
46.91%
Vitamin B2:0.61mg
36.17%
Manganese:0.61mg
30.63%
Vitamin A:1444.24IU
28.88%
Phosphorus:257.57mg
25.76%
Vitamin B1:0.36mg
24.07%
Folate:87.92µg
21.98%
Calcium:201.7mg
20.17%
Vitamin D:2.86µg
19.08%
Vitamin B3:2.96mg
14.81%
Iron:2.66mg
14.78%
Vitamin B12:0.88µg
14.59%
Vitamin B5:1.24mg
12.41%
Zinc:1.66mg
11.04%
Copper:0.2mg
10.22%
Vitamin E:1.39mg
9.26%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
9.09%
Magnesium:34.08mg
8.52%
Potassium:290.81mg
8.31%
Fiber:2.04g
8.17%
Vitamin K:3.43µg
3.27%
Source:Epicurious