Cardamom French Toast Bake
Recipe Date:
October 28, 2021
Cook Time:
00:00:00
Difficulty:
Easy
Measurements:
Imperial (US)
Paired with McBride Sisters Collection Hawke’s Bay New Zealand Sparkling Brut Rose
Your new favorite brunch dish, with soft, delicate sweetness that complements the Sparkling Brut Rosé. Floral notes and refreshing bubbles in the wine enhance the cardamom and cinnamon spices in the french toast bake.
Your new favorite brunch dish, with soft, delicate sweetness that complements the Sparkling Brut Rosé. Floral notes and refreshing bubbles in the wine enhance the cardamom and cinnamon spices in the french toast bake.
Ingredients
Directions
Ingredients
- 1 challah bread, cut into ¼ inch thick pieces (day old so just leave it on your counter uncovered overnight)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 5 eggs
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup white sugar
- a good pinch of kosher salt
Brown Sugar Crumble
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar
- ½ cup of all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
Macerated Berries
- ½ cup raspberries
- ½ cup blueberries
- ½ cup blackberries
- ½ lemon, freshly juiced
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 lemon, zested
- maple syrup & whipped cream for serving
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl except the challah bread.
- Once the heavy cream, spices and eggs are combined, pour over the challah and make sure all the bread is soaked.
- Cover and put in the refrigerator for at least 3-6 hours in an oven safe casserole dish or cast iron
- Prepare the brown sugar crumble and spoon over the french toast bake before it g
- Preheat the oven to 350 and let cook for 45 minutes to an hour.
- While the bake is cooking, prepare the macerated berries. Let sit for at least an hour before serving so the juices for the berries release!
- Serve hot with berries on top, whipped cream & maple syrup!
