BAKED CHALLAH FRENCH TOAST

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Baked Challah French Toast image

Provided by Molly Yeh

Time 7h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup whole milk
2/3 cup part-skim or whole-milk ricotta
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
6 large eggs
1 lemon, zested and juiced
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
12 thick-sliced (3/4- to 1-inch) day-old challah bread slices
1 cup frozen blueberries
Powdered sugar, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg in a small bowl and mix to combine. Set aside. In a large bowl, add the milk, ricotta, vanilla, salt, eggs and lemon zest. Whisk to combine and set aside. Pour the melted butter in a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish. Dip each slice of bread lightly in the egg mixture and shingle the bread in the casserole dish, sprinkling a large pinch of the sugar mixture on each layer. Pour the remaining egg mixture on top of the bread and then pour the remaining sugar mixture on top. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 6 hours and up to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Bake the casserole for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until the custard is set and the bread is golden brown, an additional 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add the blueberries and lemon juice to a small saucepot. Cook over medium heat until the berries burst and thicken and the sauce begins to bubble, about 15 minutes.
  • When ready to serve, spoon the blueberries over the center of the casserole and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Nomathemba Tshuma
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I'm always looking for new french toast recipes. I can't wait to give this one a try.


Anny Fernandez
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This recipe looks easy enough for even a beginner like me to make.


F ali khoso
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I'm definitely going to try this recipe for my next brunch party.


Richie bredenhann
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I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like it would be too sweet for my taste.


Rigo Cornejo
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so delicious!


Ansonia Camacho
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Qa Qa
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I'm allergic to eggs, so I used a flax egg instead. The french toast still turned out great!


Rubel Cox
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This french toast is so decadent and delicious. It's perfect for a special occasion brunch.


Juan Hoy
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I love that this recipe uses leftover challah bread. It's a great way to use up bread that would otherwise go to waste.


Lenora Cousins
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This is the best challah french toast recipe I've ever tried. It's so simple to make and it always turns out perfect.


Arjun Mirdha
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I've never made french toast before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I'm really happy with how it turned out.


Sussy Sassy
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I followed the recipe exactly and my french toast turned out really dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Frederick Nwinia
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This recipe is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try it again with less sugar next time.


Churchboi JesusMusiz
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I'm not a huge fan of challah bread, but this french toast was really good. The bread was soft and fluffy, and the custard was rich and creamy.


Guillermo Fuentes
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I made this for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Shazia Jutt
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This french toast is so fluffy and flavorful. I love the cinnamon sugar topping.


Aggy Smiles
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. It's the perfect breakfast or brunch dish.


Ofa ki Okalani Mafi
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This challah french toast is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I love that I can use up leftover challah bread and turn it into something new and exciting.