french toast bake
soft and fluffy french toast bake with cinnamon crumble topping
recipe derived from Lil' Luna and Magnolia Table
baked in December 2022
yield: 12 servings
prep time: 30 minutes
cook time: 40 minutes
difficulty level: easy
Ingredients
French Toast Bake
- 1 loaf brioche bread
- 8 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
Crumble Topping
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter cold, cut into pieces, plus 1 Tablespoon softened butter for the baking dish
Directions
For the french toast bake:
- Grease a 9 x 13-inch (deep) baking dish with the 1 Tablespoon softened butter.
- Cut loaf into cubes and place evenly in the baking dish.
- In a large bowl, lightly beat the eggs.
- Whisk in the cream, milk, granulated sugar, and vanilla.
- Evenly pour the mixture over the bread.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
For the topping:
- In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cut in the chilled butter with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Place mixture in a Ziploc bag and refrigerate overnight.
For the baking:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Sprinkle the crumble mixture over the bread.
- Place the baking dish in the oven and bake, uncovered, until browned and the inside is set but soft, 40-45 minutes.
- Dust with powdered sugar (if using).
- Serve warm, with maple syrup if desired.
Nutrition
- Total calories: 6,558
- Calories per serving: 547
