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Overnight Pecan Pie French Toast
Overnight Pecan Pie French Toast is a rich baked breakfast featuring thick slices of French bread soaked overnight in a custard of milk, cream, eggs, and vanilla. A sticky pecan syrup made with brown sugar, corn syrup, maple syrup, and butter forms a caramelized base, giving a balance of sweet and nutty flavors. The slow baking process creates custardy bread with a warm, glossy pecan topping. It’s a great dish to prepare the night before and bake fresh in the morning, combining indulgent dessert-like qualities with a classic breakfast presentation.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Additional Time
6 hrs
Total Time
7 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup milk whole
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 6 egg large, plus 3 yolks
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 French bread loaf, cut into 8 slices
- 6 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup pecans chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine the milk, cream, eggs, yolks, and vanilla, beat well and set aside. Arrange sliced bread in a large shallow bowl. Pour the liquid mixture over the bread. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
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When ready to bake...
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). In a small saucepan over medium heat melt the butter. Remove from heat and whisk in the brown sugar, corn syrup, maple syrup, and pecans.
- Spread this mixture evenly across the bottom of a 3 quart casserole dish. Carefully arrange the soaked bread on top. Bake for 35 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes, then serve warm!