Description
This Overnight Pecan Pie French Toast is a decadent and indulgent breakfast casserole featuring rich custard-soaked French bread baked with a luscious pecan pie topping. Perfect for a make-ahead brunch, it combines creamy custard, buttery pecans, and maple sweetness to create a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish.
Ingredients
Custard Mixture
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 6 large eggs
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
French Toast
- 1 loaf French bread, cut into 8 slices
Pecan Pie Topping
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, 6 large eggs, 3 egg yolks, and 2 tablespoons vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth. Set aside.
- Soak Bread: Arrange the 8 slices of French bread in a large shallow bowl or dish. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread slices, ensuring they are well soaked. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight for best results.
- Preheat Oven: When ready to cook, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make Pecan Pie Topping: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Once melted, remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in 1 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/3 cup light corn syrup, 1/4 cup maple syrup, and 1 cup chopped pecans until the mixture is combined and smooth.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread the pecan pie topping evenly across the bottom of a 3-quart casserole dish. Carefully arrange the soaked bread slices on top of this mixture.
- Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until the custard is set and the topping is bubbly and caramelized.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the baked French toast to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm. Enjoy your rich and flavorful Overnight Pecan Pie French Toast!
Notes
- Refrigerating overnight allows the bread to fully absorb the custard, resulting in a creamy texture when baked.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
- For a sweeter dish, drizzle additional maple syrup on top before serving.
- This recipe can be prepared the night before for easy morning entertaining.
- If French bread is unavailable, a sturdy brioche or challah can be used as a substitute.