French Toast Bake

55 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the challah bread into about 1-inch thick slices.
  2. 2Cut the challah bread into about 1-inch thick slices.
  3. 3Cut the challah bread into about 1-inch thick slices.
  4. 4In a mixing bowl, crack 12 eggs.
  5. 5In a mixing bowl, crack 12 eggs.
  6. 6In a mixing bowl, crack 12 eggs.
  7. 7Add 2 cups of heavy cream to the eggs.
  8. 8Add 2 cups of heavy cream to the eggs.
  9. 9Add 2 cups of heavy cream to the eggs.
  10. 10Add a pinch of kosher salt to the mixture.
  11. 11Add a pinch of kosher salt to the mixture.
  12. 12Add a pinch of kosher salt to the mixture.
  13. 13Add about a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  14. 14Add about a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  15. 15Add about a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  16. 16In a smaller bowl, mix together about a half cup of granulated sugar and a tablespoon of ground cinnamon.
  17. 17In a smaller bowl, mix together about a half cup of granulated sugar and a tablespoon of ground cinnamon.
  18. 18In a smaller bowl, mix together about a half cup of granulated sugar and a tablespoon of ground cinnamon.
  19. 19Butter up a casserole dish.
  20. 20Butter up a casserole dish.
  21. 21Butter up a casserole dish.
  22. 22Dunk each slice of challah into the egg batter, using one hand for wet ingredients.
  23. 23Dunk each slice of challah into the egg batter, using one hand for wet ingredients.
  24. 24Dunk each slice of challah into the egg batter, using one hand for wet ingredients.
  25. 25Using your dry hand, sprinkle each piece with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  26. 26Using your dry hand, sprinkle each piece with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  27. 27Using your dry hand, sprinkle each piece with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  28. 28Place the prepared challah slices down into your casserole dish.
  29. 29Place the prepared challah slices down into your casserole dish.
  30. 30Place the prepared challah slices down into your casserole dish.
  31. 31Repeat the dunking and sprinkling process until all your bread is done.
  32. 32Repeat the dunking and sprinkling process until all your bread is done.
  33. 33Repeat the dunking and sprinkling process until all your bread is done.
  34. 34Pour any leftover custard right over the top of your bread.
  35. 35Pour any leftover custard right over the top of your bread.
  36. 36Pour any leftover custard right over the top of your bread.
  37. 37Randomly place small dollops of raspberry jam throughout your casserole dish.
  38. 38Randomly place small dollops of raspberry jam throughout your casserole dish.
  39. 39Randomly place small dollops of raspberry jam throughout your casserole dish.
  40. 40Cover the casserole dish with plastic wrap.
  41. 41Cover the casserole dish with plastic wrap.
  42. 42Cover the casserole dish with plastic wrap.
  43. 43Stick the covered casserole dish into your refrigerator overnight.
  44. 44Stick the covered casserole dish into your refrigerator overnight.
  45. 45Stick the covered casserole dish into your refrigerator overnight.
  46. 46The next morning, remove the plastic wrap from the casserole dish.
  47. 47The next morning, remove the plastic wrap from the casserole dish.
  48. 48The next morning, remove the plastic wrap from the casserole dish.
  49. 49Bake the french toast bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until the custard sets and it's lightly golden on top.
  50. 50Bake the french toast bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until the custard sets and it's lightly golden on top.
  51. 51Bake the french toast bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until the custard sets and it's lightly golden on top.
  52. 52Pull the casserole dish from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
  53. 53Pull the casserole dish from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
  54. 54Pull the casserole dish from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
  55. 55Hit it with some powdered sugar.
  56. 56Hit it with some powdered sugar.
  57. 57Hit it with some powdered sugar.
  58. 58Add some toasted chopped walnuts.
  59. 59Add some toasted chopped walnuts.
  60. 60Add some toasted chopped walnuts.
  61. 61Add some fresh raspberries.
  62. 62Add some fresh raspberries.
  63. 63Add some fresh raspberries.
  64. 64Serve with maple syrup, whipped cream, or whatever else you like.
  65. 65Serve with maple syrup, whipped cream, or whatever else you like.
  66. 66Serve with maple syrup, whipped cream, or whatever else you like.

Ingredients

  • Challah bread
  • Challah bread
  • Challah bread
  • 12 Eggs
  • 12 Eggs
  • 12 Eggs
  • 2 cups Heavy cream
  • 2 cups Heavy cream
  • 2 cups Heavy cream
  • pinch Kosher salt
  • pinch Kosher salt
  • pinch Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon Ground cinnamon
  • Butter
  • Butter
  • Butter
  • Raspberry jam
  • Raspberry jam
  • Raspberry jam
  • Powdered sugar
  • Powdered sugar
  • Powdered sugar
  • Toasted chopped walnuts
  • Toasted chopped walnuts
  • Toasted chopped walnuts
  • Fresh raspberries
  • Fresh raspberries
  • Fresh raspberries
  • Maple syrup
  • Maple syrup
  • Maple syrup
  • Whipped cream
  • Whipped cream
  • Whipped cream

Equipment

Serrated knifeMixing bowlsMeasuring cupMeasuring spoonsCasserole dishPlastic wrapOvenSieve

Tips

  • Use one hand for wet ingredients and one hand for dry ingredients to keep things clean.
  • Feel free to use any jam flavor you like.
  • Serve with maple syrup, whipped cream, or other preferred toppings.