Brioche French Toast with Caramelized Peaches
- Yield: 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 1715
- Total Fat
- 52
- Saturated Fat
- 19
- Carbohydrates
- 258
- Dietary Fiber
- 13
- Sugar
- 34
- Protein
- 52
- Cholesterol
- 370
- Sodium
- 1875
- Total: 30 min
- Cook: 30 min
Ingredients
16 oz. sliced fresh peaches or one 16-oz. package frozen sliced peaches
1/2-cup sugar
1 Tbs. almond extract
6 Tbs. unsalted butter, cut up, plus 2 Tbs.
3 eggs
1 cup milk
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
6 muffin-sized brioches, halved lengthwise
1/2-cup sliced almonds, toasted (optional)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a 9x13-inch baking pan, combine peaches, sugar, almond extract and six tablespoons butter. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until peaches are lightly browned. Put the remaining two tablespoons of butter in a 4x6-inch nonstick loaf pan and place in oven for 10 minutes.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs, milk and cinnamon. Dip brioche halves in egg mixture and place, cut side down, in the heated baking pan. Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until toasted on the bottom. Place brioches on a platter, toasted side up, and top with caramelized peaches. Sprinkle with toasted almonds, if desired.
Cook’s Note
Shopping tip: Look for brioche in your local French bakery or gourmet grocery store; substitute challah or sourdough bread if necessary. Apples, pears or berries make great toppings if peaches are unavailable. Freeze bread beforehand so your slices come out clean and equal.