Description
Indulge in the delicious flavors of pecan pie with this decadent Pecan Pie French Toast. Perfect for a special breakfast or brunch, this baked French toast is a delightful treat that combines the richness of pecans with the sweetness of maple syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Mixture:
- 1 loaf brioche or challah bread (cut into 1-inch slices)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Pecan Topping:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup brown sugar (for topping)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (for topping)
Optional Toppings:
- Whipped cream or powdered sugar for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the bread: Arrange the sliced bread in a single layer in the dish.
- Mix the custard: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth. Pour the mixture over the bread.
- Make the pecan topping: Combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, melted butter, and maple syrup. Spoon the mixture over the soaked bread.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and set. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- You can prep this dish the night before and refrigerate it for convenience.
- Bring the dish to room temperature before baking for best results.
- Enhance the dish with a drizzle of warm maple syrup when serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
