PEAR-AND-RASPBERRY BAKED FRENCH TOAST

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Go for brioche or challah in this make-ahead French toast casserole that's a crowd-pleasing brunch dish. Both breads are egg-based and offer a nice custardy texture.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 2h40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 loaf challah, cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices
1 1/4 pounds Bosc pears (3 to 4), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced lengthwise
9 ounces raspberries (1 1/2 cups)
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
8 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Arrange bread, pears, and raspberries evenly in overlapping layers in a 2 1/2-to-3-quart baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla; whisk to thoroughly combine. Pour egg mixture evenly over bread and fruits; press with palms to fully submerge. Cover and let stand at room temperature 1 hour, or refrigerate up to 1 day.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Stir together remaining 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over top of bread and fruits. Bake until puffed, golden brown on top, and set, 55 to 65 minutes (if browning too quickly, tent with foil). Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Tap00z
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I loved the idea of this recipe, but it didn't turn out as well as I hoped. The French toast was a bit dry and the filling was too runny.


Jotey Chowdhury
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I had to look up several techniques that I wasn't familiar with.


Md Atabur
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's the perfect way to use up leftover pears and raspberries. The French toast is delicious and the filling is to die for.


GENTES BOND007
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Overall, I thought this recipe was good. It was easy to make and the flavor was great. I would definitely make it again.


Timilehin Enioa
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I had some trouble getting the French toast to cook evenly. Some of the pieces were overcooked while others were still undercooked.


aazim Ali
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Angel Ngcongco
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The French toast is so delicious and the pear and raspberry filling is the perfect finishing touch.


Ridwadow Desi
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This recipe is perfect for a special breakfast or brunch. It's a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort.


PAKISTAN HERO
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my French toast turned out really dense. It wasn't light and fluffy like it should have been.


shante de beer
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This recipe is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The French toast is so light and fluffy, and the pear and raspberry filling is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


M A M U N „ÉÑ
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I loved the idea of this recipe, but it didn't turn out as well as I hoped. The French toast was a bit dry and the filling was too runny.


Chey
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I had to look up several techniques that I wasn't familiar with.


Sarah Ramphaul
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's the perfect way to use up leftover pears and raspberries. The French toast is delicious and the filling is to die for.


Monty Eley
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Overall, I thought this recipe was good. It was easy to make and the flavor was great. I would definitely make it again.


Shazehh Ail
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I had some trouble getting the French toast to cook evenly. Some of the pieces were overcooked while others were still undercooked.


Lailatu Kiserecho
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Tracy lynn SmallEyes
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I'm not a huge fan of pears, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The raspberries and cream cheese filling was delicious, and the French toast was cooked perfectly.


Rajoanul bari
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a brunch party and everyone loved it. The French toast was so flavorful and the pear and raspberry filling was the perfect touch.


Mirha Ansari
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The French toast was light and fluffy, and the pear and raspberry filling was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Shahzadkhansajid Shahzadkhansajid
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This pear and raspberry baked French toast was a hit with my family! The combination of sweet pears and tart raspberries was perfect, and the French toast was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.