BAKED FRENCH TOAST WITH PECAN CRUMBLE

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A sweet, nutty crumble offers the perfect balance to this uniquely prepared French Toast recipe-optimal for serving at a holiday brunch or as dessert to the main meal. (Or a mid-day snack. We won't tell.)

Provided by American Pecans

Number Of Ingredients 17

French Toast
A 1-pound loaf challah, sliced 1" thick
Unsalted butter, room temperature (for baking dish)
4 Large egg yolks
2 Cups of heavy cream
2 Cups of whole milk
½ Cup of sugar
1 Tsp. of vanilla extract
½ Tsp. of ground cinnamon
½ Tsp. of ground nutmeg
½ Tsp. of kosher salt
Pecan Crumble and Assembly
¾ Cup of raw pecan halves
2 Tbsp. of chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 Tbsp. of light brown sugar
½ Tsp. of kosher salt
Fresh raspberries and blueberries

Steps:

  • French Toast
  • Spread out bread on a rimmed baking sheet; let stand overnight.
  • Butter a 13x9" baking dish. Cut bread so slices are similar in size. Arrange, overlapping, in rows in prepared dish.
  • Whisk eggs, egg yolks, cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl. Pour over bread, pressing bread to help it soak up custard. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
  • Pecan Crumble and Assembly
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Pulse pecans, butter, brown sugar, and salt in a food processor until Pecans are coarsely chopped. Scatter pecan crumble over soaked bread.
  • Place dish on a rimmed baking sheet and cover tightly with foil. Bake until warmed through (a knife inserted into the center should feel warm to the touch), 25-30 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake until deeply browned, 35-40 minutes longer. Let cool slightly before serving with fresh berries.

Abdullah wassan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The French toast was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the pecan crumble was the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this again.


Shreedev Kumar
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I made this for a brunch party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the pecan crumble topping. I will definitely be making this again.


nitachu_
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This is the best French toast I've ever had! The pecan crumble topping is genius, and it takes the dish to the next level. I will definitely be making this again.


Gen Gaza
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I followed the recipe exactly and the French toast turned out great! The pecan crumble was a bit too sweet for my taste, but that's easily fixed by using less sugar.


makaila hoover
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This recipe is a keeper! The French toast was so good, and the pecan crumble topping was the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again for my family and friends.


Abdi Umer
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I loved this recipe! The pecan crumble topping was so good, and it added a nice crunch to the French toast. I will definitely be making this again.


popoola adejoke
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy breakfast. The French toast is light and fluffy, and the pecan crumble is the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this again.


Pankaj Shrestha
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but that's easily fixed by using less sugar. The pecan crumble topping was delicious, and the French toast itself was cooked perfectly.


Lorraine Kenny
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I'm not a huge fan of pecans, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm glad I did! The pecan crumble was surprisingly good, and it added a nice crunch to the French toast. I'll definitely be making this again.


Bidhan Shill
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This is a great recipe for a special breakfast or brunch. The pecan crumble topping is really what makes this dish special. I will definitely be making this again.


Jamie Burns
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I love this recipe! The pecan crumble topping is so good, and it adds a nice crunch to the French toast. I will definitely be making this again.


M Ramzan Mughalking
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The French toast was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the pecan crumble was the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this again.


Zachary Patterson
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I made this for a brunch party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the pecan crumble topping. I will definitely be making this again.


Elize Corneelse
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This is the best French toast I've ever had! The pecan crumble topping is genius, and it takes the dish to the next level. I will definitely be making this again.


moodie moodie
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I followed the recipe exactly and the French toast turned out great! The pecan crumble was a bit too sweet for my taste, but that's easily fixed by using less sugar.


sangita bist
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This recipe is a keeper! The French toast was so good, and the pecan crumble topping was the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again for my family and friends.


Rashaad Petersen
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I'm not a big fan of pecans, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm glad I did! The pecan crumble was surprisingly good, and it added a nice crunch to the French toast. I'll definitely be making this again.


MEHROZ 633
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The French toast was light and fluffy, and the pecan crumble was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Hasnain Row
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I made this for my family and they loved it! The pecan crumble topping was a big hit, and the French toast itself was cooked perfectly. It was a great way to use up some stale bread.


Muhammad J
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This baked French toast with pecan crumble was a real treat! The bread was perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the pecan crumble added a delicious crunch and nutty flavor. I served it with fresh berries and maple syrup, and