PEAR-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST WITH BRIE, CRANBERRIES & PECANS

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This French toast is stuffed with fresh pears, dried cranberries, pecans, Brie and cream cheese. It's an easy overnight recipe that is so elegant and rich, it also makes an indulgent dessert! -Lindsay Sprunk, Noblesville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
4 medium pears, peeled and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
20 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)
1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese, rind removed and thinly sliced
3 large eggs
2 cups 2% milk
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Maple syrup, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add pears and 2 tablespoons brown sugar; cook and stir until pears are tender, 4-6 minutes. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cranberries and pecans., Place half the bread slices in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with cream cheese mixture, pear mixture and Brie. Top with remaining bread slices. Whisk together next 5 ingredients and remaining brown sugar. Pour over bread. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 375°. Remove from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, until top is golden brown, 35-40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 476mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Faizan khan Baloch
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This was a great recipe. The French toast was perfect and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again!


Frayoo Babayoo
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This was a fun and easy recipe to make. The French toast was delicious and the filling was great. I will definitely be making this again!


Veronica Stromile
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This was a great recipe. The French toast was fluffy and the filling was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Hem Bhatta
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. The French toast was perfect and the filling was amazing. I will definitely be making this again!


Anum Noor
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Loved this recipe! The French toast was so flavorful and the filling was perfect. Will definitely be making this again.


PhILLIp BReUeR
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This was a great recipe! The French toast was fluffy and the filling was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Oliver Handy
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This was a delicious and unique French toast recipe. The pears and brie were a great combination and the cranberries and pecans added a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Caroline Dietl-lewis
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I really enjoyed this French toast. The brie and cranberries were a great combination and the pecans added a nice crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Kazi Shoun
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This was a fun and easy recipe to make. The French toast was delicious and the filling was a great combination of flavors. I will definitely be making this again!


Bad Chevy
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I made this for breakfast and it was a great way to start the day. The French toast was fluffy and the filling was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Robert House
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This was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use less sugar in the filling.


Gustavo Ayala
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I followed the recipe exactly and the French toast turned out perfectly. The pears were soft and juicy, the brie was melted and gooey, and the cranberries and pecans added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again!


Caleb Whicker
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This was a delicious and unique French toast recipe. The pears and brie were a great combination and the cranberries and pecans added a nice crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Khizar Kalyar
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I'm always looking for new French toast recipes and this one did not disappoint. The pears and brie were a great combination and the cranberries and pecans added a nice touch. The French toast was also very easy to make.


Nasro Daahir
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This was a great way to use up some leftover pears. The French toast was delicious and the filling was a perfect combination of sweet and savory. I will definitely be making this again!


Gideon Jonah
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I made this for a brunch party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. The French toast was easy to make and looked very impressive when served. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Bill Armoro
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This French toast was a delightful surprise! The combination of pears, brie, cranberries, and pecans was simply divine. The sweetness of the pears complemented the savory brie and tart cranberries, while the pecans added a nice crunch. The French toa