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Cinnamon Streusel French Toast Bake on a plate
Melissa Hart

Cinnamon Streusel French Toast Bake

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb day-old brioche cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon divided
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 4 tbsp cold unsalted butter cubed
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup

Method
 

  1. Grease a 9-by-13-inch dish; spread brioche cubes evenly.
  2. Whisk eggs, milk, cream, 1/4 cup brown sugar, vanilla, 1 tsp cinnamon, and salt until no egg streaks remain.
  3. Pour custard over bread; press cubes down gently. Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  4. Heat oven to 350°F; let dish stand at room temperature 20 minutes.
  5. Rub flour, pecans, remaining brown sugar, remaining cinnamon, and cold butter into uneven crumbs. Scatter over bread.
  6. Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes until center reaches 165°F and no liquid custard appears when pressed.
  7. Rest 10 minutes; drizzle with maple syrup before cutting.