Overnight French Toast Delight
Soft brioche soaks overnight in a cinnamon-vanilla custard, then bakes up golden with a buttery streusel. It’s an easy, make-ahead brunch that feels special.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 10 cups brioche or challah, cut into 1-inch cubes day-old if possible
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cups half-and-half
- 0.38 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon (custard)
- 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
- 0.5 tsp fine sea salt (custard)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened for greasing the dish
- 0.67 cups all-purpose flour for streusel
- 0.5 cups light brown sugar, lightly packed for streusel
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (streusel) for streusel
- 0.13 tsp fine sea salt (streusel) a small pinch
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted for streusel
- 0.5 cups chopped pecans optional
- 0.5 cups maple syrup for serving
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with the softened butter.
- Spread the bread cubes in the dish in an even layer.
- Whisk eggs, milk, half-and-half, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the custard over the bread. Press gently so every piece absorbs liquid.
- Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight, at least 8 hours.
- Stir flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
- Drizzle in melted butter and mix until crumbles form. Fold in pecans.
- Uncover the casserole. Let stand 15 minutes while heating oven to 350°F.
- Sprinkle streusel evenly over the top. Bake 40–50 minutes until puffed and set.
- Rest 10 minutes before serving. Drizzle with warm maple syrup.
Notes
Variation: Swap in cinnamon-swirl bread or add a cup of fresh berries under the streusel. For crunch without nuts, use oats instead of pecans. Leftovers reheat well in a 325°F oven for 10 minutes or microwave in short bursts; freeze slices tightly wrapped for up to 2 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Overnight French Toast Delight flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.