Best French Toast With Pears Brie And Cinnamon Recipes

FRENCH TOAST WITH PEARS, BRIE, AND CINNAMON

French Toast With Pears, Brie, and Cinnamon image

A delicious twist on french toast that can be made-ahead and chilled for up to 24 hours. Great for brunch, holidays, and special occasions.

Provided by akgrown

Categories Breakfast

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 medium pears, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon snipped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons butter
14 -16 slices French bread (half-inch slices, about 1 loaf)
8 ounces brie cheese, rind removed and cheese thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 1/2 cups milk
3 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Grease a 9x13 baking dish; set aside. In a large skillet cook pears, brown sugar, and rosemary in 2 T butter over medium heat for 4-5 mins or until pears are tender.
Arrange 7 or 8 bread slices in a single layer in prepared dish. Spoon pear mixture and arrange Brie on bread slices. Top each stack with a bread slice. Brush bread with melted butter.
Combine sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over bread. In a medium bowl whisk together milk, eggs, vanilla, and salt. Slowly pour over bread slices. Cover and chill for 1-24 hours.
Preheat oven to 375°F Bake, uncovered, for 40-45 mins or until edges are puffed and golden. Let stand for 10 minutes. Serve warm with maple syrup, berries, and honey, or cranberry conserve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 601.7, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 133.6, Sodium 1039.8, Carbohydrate 80.1, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 14.9, Protein 20.9

PEAR-AND-RASPBERRY BAKED FRENCH TOAST

Pear-and-Raspberry Baked French Toast image

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

Ingredients

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.

PEAR-STUFFED FRENCH VANILLA TOAST

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My handyman, who is originally from Nicaragua, shared this classic breakfast dish his mother use to prepare. He says he makes it frequently for his children and they clean their plates! -Gail Borczyk, Boca Raton, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 large pear, peeled and sliced (about 1-1/2 cups)
3/4 cup raisins
4 cups cubed day-old French bread (1-1/2 inch pieces)
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
4 large eggs
2 cups French vanilla ice cream, melted
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and butter. Spread onto bottom of a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Layer with pear, raisins, bread cubes and pecans., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, ice cream, cinnamon and vanilla until blended; pour over top. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

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