PEAR-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST WITH BRIE, CRANBERRIES & PECANS

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This French toast is stuffed with fresh pears, dried cranberries, pecans, Brie and cream cheese. It's an easy overnight recipe that is so elegant and rich, it also makes an indulgent dessert! -Lindsay Sprunk, Noblesville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
4 medium pears, peeled and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
20 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)
1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese, rind removed and thinly sliced
3 large eggs
2 cups 2% milk
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Maple syrup, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add pears and 2 tablespoons brown sugar; cook and stir until pears are tender, 4-6 minutes. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cranberries and pecans., Place half the bread slices in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with cream cheese mixture, pear mixture and Brie. Top with remaining bread slices. Whisk together next 5 ingredients and remaining brown sugar. Pour over bread. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 375°. Remove from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, until top is golden brown, 35-40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 476mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Enobakhare Edna
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This was a delicious recipe! The pear stuffed French toast was perfect for a special breakfast or brunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Asim Muminovic
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This was a great recipe! The French toast was light and fluffy, and the filling was sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Virginia Seifert
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This was a delicious recipe! The pear stuffed French toast was perfect for a special breakfast or brunch. I will definitely be making this again.


A T
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This was a great recipe! The French toast was light and fluffy, and the filling was sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Jonny
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I loved this recipe! The pear stuffed French toast was delicious and the filling was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Nita Campoy
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family for breakfast and they all loved it. The French toast was light and fluffy, and the filling was sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Nishanthan Paulrajathurai
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This recipe is a keeper! The pear stuffed French toast was delicious and everyone at my brunch raved about it. I will definitely be making this again.


Rachael Bole
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I made this for my husband on Father's Day and he loved it! He said it was the best French toast he had ever had. I will definitely be making this again.


Dan Lesperance
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This was a great recipe for a special breakfast or brunch. It was a little time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The French toast was delicious and the filling was perfect.


Musbah-Amiri
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The pears, brie, cranberries and pecans all worked together perfectly. The French toast was light and fluffy, and the filling was sweet and tangy.


noor ishaq
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This pear stuffed French toast was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and the flavors were amazing. The pears were perfectly caramelized and the brie cheese added a touch of richness. I will definitely be making this again.