Description
A rich, custard-based French toast baked slowly for a uniform texture, topped with a tart and vibrant berry compote.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups cubed Challah bread
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups mixed fresh berries
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (for compote)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Grease the slow cooker with butter.
- Layer half of the bread cubes in the bottom.
- Whisk eggs, milk, 1/3 cup syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla together.
- Pour half the custard over the first layer of bread.
- Add the remaining bread cubes and top with the rest of the custard.
- Cook on Low for 4 hours or High for 2 hours.
- Simmer berries, remaining syrup, and salt in a pan until thickened.
- Spoon compote over the cooked casserole and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American