Raspberry Baked French Toast
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Raspberry Baked French Toast
Description
This Raspberry Baked French Toast highlights soft Hawaiian bread cut into chunks and layered with fresh raspberries. The bread is soaked in a custard made from eggs, heavy cream, sugar, orange zest, vanilla, and salt, which is poured over and absorbed either overnight in the refrigerator or for a few hours prior to baking. This soaking step allows the bread to thoroughly absorb the egg mixture, resulting in a creamy texture after baking.
During baking at 350°F, the dish is covered first to keep moisture in, then uncovered to brown the top. The raspberries in the middle layer provide pockets of tartness and moisture that contrast with the sweet custardy bread. Dusting with powdered sugar before serving and pairing with maple syrup adds a classic sweetness and finishing touch to the dish.
This baked French toast is ideal for a special breakfast or brunch because it can be prepared the night before to save time in the morning. Serving it warm in squares with syrup lets you enjoy the balance of creamy bread and fresh fruit throughout.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Hawaiian bread sliced 3/4 inch thick
- 10 egg extra large
- 2½ cups heavy cream
- 12 ounces raspberries fresh
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange grated zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- ¼ teaspoon salt
TOPPING
- powdered sugar
- maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Cut the Hawaiian bread (or Challah loaf) in cubes. Butter an ovenproof baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, sugars, orange zest, vanilla, brown sugar, and salt.
- Place half of the cubes in the baking dish. Add the raspberries – place them in the middle- cover with the remainder of the bread. Sprinkle some sugar on top
- Pour the egg mixture over. Pressing down the cubes. Place in the refrigerator overnight, or, let it sit until all the cream is absorbed.
- Place in the hot oven and cook for 60 minutes.
- With a small sieve, dust lightly with powdered sugar and serve hot in squares with maple syrup on the side.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 561 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 50g | |
| Calories | 561kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 352mg | 117% |
| Sodium | 378mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 175mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 1616IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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