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Custard french toast

Custard French Toast

Arielle Hess
Custard French toast is a silky, decadent treat, perfect for a party or a special brunch. Challah is soaked in a maply brown sugar custard and then baked with a cinnamon sugar topping. Served with a healthy pour of maple syrup, this dish is rich, creamy, warm, and custardy—like French toast, bread pudding, and crème brûlée all rolled into one.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 8 to 10
Calories 465 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound challah stale, sliced in ½ -1 inch slices
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter plus some for greasing pan
  • 1 pinch table salt
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 4 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup dark brown sugar
  • ¼ cup Grade B maple syrup

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together 2 cups heavy cream, ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup maple syrup, 6 large eggs, and a pinch of salt. Stir together until mixture is well combined.
  • Grease a large casserole dish with butter.
  • Arrange slices of bread in the casserole dish and pour over the custard mixture.
  • Toss together 2 teaspoons of cinnamon with four tablespoons of granulated sugar. Sprinkle over the casserole.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or overnight.
  • Remove the casserole dish from the fridge and allow it to warm up.
  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
  • Bake the casserole uncovered for 45-50 minutes, tenting with aluminum if the top begins to turn a deep brown.
  • Remove it from the oven and cut into squares.
  • Serve with more maple syrup.

Nutrition

Calories: 465kcalCarbohydrates: 49.94gProtein: 10.93gFat: 25.1gSaturated Fat: 11.73gFiber: 1.6gSugar: 24.01g
Keyword breakfast, brunch, toast
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