_Sips coffee while typing_
Oh. My. Goodness. Girls (and guys), let me tell you about this absolutely divine breakfast dessert that has been making my mornings feel like I’m living in a fancy hotel. You know those moments when you want something that’s a little naughty but still totally acceptable to eat before noon? Well, this Caramelized French Toast Bread Pudding is THAT dish!
Listen, I’m not usually a morning person (honestly, who is?), but this recipe gets me jumping out of bed faster than a sample sale at Nordstrom. It’s like having dessert for breakfast, and who doesn’t want that kind of joy in their life?
What You’ll Need:
– 1 loaf of brioche bread (day-old is perfect, honey!)
– 4 large eggs
– 2 cups whole milk
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1/2 cup maple syrup
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
– Pinch of salt
– 1/2 cup brown sugar (for that gorgeous caramelized top!)
For the sauce (because we’re extra like that):
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1/4 cup maple syrup
– 2 tablespoons butter
Now, let’s get cooking! 💁♀️
1. First things first, cut your brioche into chunky cubes. Don’t be too precise – we’re going for rustic chic here!
1. In a large bowl, whisk together your eggs, milk, cream, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until it’s smoother than your favorite face serum.
1. Toss your bread cubes into a greased 9×13 baking dish and pour that heavenly mixture all over it. Give it a gentle push down to make sure every piece gets soaked – we want all that bread living its best life!
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1. Now here’s the hard part – cover and refrigerate overnight. I know, I know, the waiting is torture, but trust your girl on this one!
1. The next morning, preheat your oven to 350°F. Sprinkle that brown sugar all over the top like you’re making it rain!
1. Bake for 45-50 minutes until it’s golden brown and slightly crispy on top but still custardy in the middle (kind of like how we like our men – crusty on the outside, sweet on the inside, am I right? 😉).
For the sauce:
Simply combine all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer until slightly thickened. Drizzle this liquid gold all over your creation!
Serve it up while it’s warm, and watch everyone’s eyes roll back in pure breakfast bliss. I usually add some fresh berries on top because #health, but honestly, it’s perfect just as is!
Y’all, this recipe is seriously life-changing. If you make it (which you absolutely should), don’t forget to comment below and let me know how it turned out! And remember to follow me on Newsbreak for more recipes that’ll make your kitchen the most popular spot in the house.
P.S. If anyone asks, yes, this totally counts as breakfast. We’ve got eggs and bread in there, so it’s basically toast, right? 😘
Now, go forth and create this masterpiece! And don’t forget to share this recipe with your friends – sharing is caring, after all! Drop a comment below with your thoughts, and let’s connect over our shared love of breakfast desserts! 🍞✨
