Name: Baked Victorian French Toast Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 15 oz Granny Smith apples; 1½ cups granulated sugar; ¾ lb brioche; 5 eggs; 1 cup milk; 1 cup heavy cream; ¾ cup pecans; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 tbsp powdered sugar; ¼ cup honey; 1 tbsp pecans

Baked Victorian French Toast Recipe

Kareem Woods Modified: November 12, 2023

Photos of Baked Victorian French Toast Recipe

My boss made this for Christmas brunch a couple years ago and I serve it every Christmas morning for my neighbors to gather at my home for brunch.

How To Make Baked Victorian French Toast

Whip up a delicious breakfast with this baked french toast recipe! We're baking bread in a sweet buttery mixture for tasty toasts.

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 50 mins

Total: 1 hr

Serves:

Ingredients

15 oz Granny Smith apples, or any baking apples of your choice, peeled and thinly sliced
1½ cups granulated sugar, or margarine
¾ lb brioche, (1 loaf, 8 slices), ¾-inch thick slices, or any French, Italian, or challah bread
5 eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup pecans, roasted and chopped
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract

To serve:

2 tbsp powdered sugar
¼ cup honey, or maple syrup
1 tbsp pecans, roasted and chopped

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, cream, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Whisk until evenly incorporated and set aside.
Pour your sugar in a dry skillet over medium heat. Swirl to dissolve the sugar evenly until a smooth caramel is formed. Alternate between removing and returning the skillet back to the heat for a smooth caramel.
Add the pecans and apples. Toss to combine into your caramel and set aside.

To assemble:

Preheat your oven at 350 degrees F.
Dip ⅓ of your bread slices into your prepared custard, then place onto your preferred baking casserole.
Pour remaining milk around your bread slices, then top with the caramel sauce.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the center is set and the top is lightly browned.
Let it stand for about 10 minutes, then dust with roughly 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar.
Sprinkle with pecans and serve honey or maple syrup.

Nutrition

Sugar: 74g
:
Calcium: 144mg
Calories: 841kcal
Carbohydrates: 106g
Cholesterol: 292mg
Fat: 43g
Fiber: 3g
Iron: 2mg
Monounsaturated Fat: 12g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g
Potassium: 278mg
Protein: 15g
Saturated Fat: 19g
Sodium: 346mg
Trans Fat: 1g
Vitamin A: 1380IU
Vitamin C: 4mg

Nutrition Disclaimer

If you're a fan of this Baked Victorian French Toast Recipe, head over to the Baking and Desserts section of our forum to share your thoughts, experiences, and any creative twists you've tried!