Indulge in a culinary delight with Dulce de Leche French Toast Bake, a tantalizing breakfast casserole that seamlessly blends the rich, caramel-like sweetness of Dulce de Leche with the classic flavors of French toast. This delectable dish is a symphony of textures, boasting a crispy, golden-brown crust that yields to a soft, custard-like interior, infused with the irresistible flavors of cinnamon and vanilla. Each bite is an explosion of taste, as the creamy Dulce de Leche sauce seeps into the bread, creating a harmonious balance of sweetness and savory notes. The recipe offers two irresistible variations: a classic version that captures the essence of traditional French toast, and a decadent version that takes it to the next level with the addition of cream cheese and fresh berries. Whether you prefer a simple yet satisfying breakfast or a luxurious brunch experience, this Dulce de Leche French Toast Bake is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
DULCE DE LECHE FRENCH TOAST BAKE
I'm a big fan of dulce de leche and am always looking for a way to incorporate it into sweet dishes. I decided to make a breakfast dish that was reminiscent of a luscious dulce de leche cheesecake. The pecan topping takes the dish over the top without making it overly sweet. No maple syrup is needed for this French toast casserole!-Anna Stigger, Katy, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Place Texas toast on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 15-20 minutes or until light brown. Cool., Arrange half of the toast in a single layer in a greased 8-in. square baking dish, trimming to fit into dish if necessary. In a small bowl, mix cream cheese and dulce de leche; spread over toast. Top with remaining toast., In a small bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar and vanilla; pour over toast. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove French toast from refrigerator while oven heats. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Stir in pecans; spread over top., Bake, uncovered, 40-50 minutes or until puffed, golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5-10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 551 calories, Fat 28g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 434mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
TRES LECHES FRENCH TOAST
Inspired by Mexican tres leches cake, my French toast gets richness from sweetened condensed, evaporated and whole milks. A trio of spices -- cinnamon, cardamom and clove -- gives this subtly sweet dish a flavor that's reminiscent of cinnamon buns.
Provided by Justin Chapple
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with the three milks, the cinnamon, vanilla, salt, cardamom and cloves. Pour into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Preheat a very large cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium heat, then melt 1 tablespoon butter in 1 tablespoon canola oil.
- In batches, add the slices of challah to the milk mixture, turning a few times to soak up some of the mixture. When the butter is melted, add the coated challah and cook until golden on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook until golden on the second side, 2 to 3 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining challah, adding butter and oil as needed. Serve with warm maple syrup and raspberry or strawberry preserves.
HOMEMADE DULCE DE LECHE
Below are two different ways to make this delicious caramel spread: One is more classic-cooking down milk and sugar-but it requires a fair amount of attention and stirring. The other uses sweetened condensed milk and a long, though mostly unattended, time in the oven.
Categories Sauce Milk/Cream Dessert Bake Simmer Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Classic menthod:
- Stir together 4 cups milk, 1 1/4 cups sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and thickened, about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours. (After about an hour, stir more often as milk caramelizes, to avoid burning.) Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Transfer to a bowl to cool. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
- Sweetened condensed milk method:
- Heat oven to 425°F with rack in middle. Pour the contents of 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate and cover tightly with foil. Set plate in a roasting pan and add enough hot water to pan to reach halfway up pie plate. Bake milk in middle of oven 45 minutes. Check water level and add additional, if necessary, then continue to bake 45 minutes more, or until milk is thick and brown. Remove pie plate from water bath and cool, uncovered. Makes about 1 1/4 cups.
FRENCH TOAST WITH DULCE DE LECHE
This is an amazing spin on french toast that can either be a rich and tasty breakfast or an indulgent dessert. This requires overnight preparation, so the time does not reflect that. Oh, but these are so worth it! The credit for this recipe goes to Marc Murphy. Yet another wonder pulled from the pages of one of my many newlywed magazines. MMMmmmm...
Provided by Ms. Baker
Categories Breakfast
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix cream, eggs, brandy, vanilla bean, orange zest and sugar in a large bowl.
- Add bread and let soak in the fridge overnight.
- Before serving, heat butter in a large pan.
- Drain the bread and add to the pan, heating until golden on each side and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Drizzle with Dulce De Leche and serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1459.3, Fat 110.1, SaturatedFat 65.7, Cholesterol 719.9, Sodium 470, Carbohydrate 97.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 78.7, Protein 19
Tips:
- Use stale bread for a better French toast bake. Stale bread absorbs the custard better, resulting in a more flavorful and evenly cooked dish.
- If you don't have a baking dish, you can use a 9x13 inch glass or metal pan.
- You can use any type of milk in this recipe, but whole milk will give you the richest flavor.
- Don't skip the cinnamon and vanilla extract. These spices add a delicious flavor to the French toast bake.
- Serve the French toast bake with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.
Conclusion:
This Dulce de Leche French Toast Bake is a delicious and easy breakfast or brunch dish that is perfect for special occasions or lazy weekends. The combination of sweet and creamy dulce de leche, soft and fluffy bread, and warm spices is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new French toast recipe, give this one a try!
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