Ingredients
6 tablespoons (85 g) butter
3/4 cup (159 g) packed light or dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, corn syrup, or pancake syrup
6 to 8 slices French bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (slices approximately 1 inch thick)
4 large eggs
1 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1-First, gather your ingredients and prepare the caramel by melting 6 tablespoons of butter with 3/4 cup of brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of syrup in a pan over low heat.
2-Spread the caramel mixture evenly in the bottom of your greased baking pan.
3-Layer the 6 to 8 slices of cubed French bread over the caramel for an even base.
4-Whisk the custard: combine 4 large eggs, 1 cup of half-and-half, 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a bowl.
5-Pour the custard over the bread, cover the pan, and refrigerate overnight.
6-Bake in a cold oven preheated to 350°F (175°C) for 30 to 35 minutes until golden and bubbling; flip the pieces halfway for even caramelization if desired.
7-Serve warm, topped with whipped cream and fresh berries for an extra touch.
Last Step:
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⏲️ Adjust custard amount for a softer or firmer texture.
🍞 Use leftover or slightly stale bread for better absorption.
🌰 Add cinnamon or nutmeg to the custard for extra warmth and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill time: 8 hours
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking, soaking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 326 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 116 mg