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Baked French Toast

homemade baked french toast made with challah bread in a baking dish topped with dollops of whipped cream and blackberries
  • Serves:  6
  • Prep Time:  10 min
  • Cook Time:  45 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 (16 ounce) loaf challah bread, torn into 1-inch pieces (about 8 cups)
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 ¾ cups whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, for serving (optional)
  • ¾ cup maple syrup, warmed, for serving (optional)

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F with a rack in the center position. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with the butter.
  2. Add the challah to the prepared dish in an even layer. 
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon until fully combined. Pour the egg mixture over the bread. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and challah is browned.
  4. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if using. Serve alongside the maple syrup, if using.