Description
A cozy American casserole featuring layered bread soaked in a custard of eggs, milk, cream, sugar, and non-alcoholic vanilla. Topped with ripe peaches and a warm pecan crumble, perfect for brunch or special occasions.
Ingredients
1 loaf day-old French bread (about 12 slices)
4 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon non-alcoholic vanilla extract
2 cups fresh or frozen diced peaches
6 tablespoons unsalted butter (halal-certified)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish
Cube the French bread and place in the dish
Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon over the bread
Add a layer of diced peaches on top
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, and non-alcoholic vanilla until smooth
Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread and peaches
Cover casserole and refrigerate overnight
In another bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecans
Cut in softened butter with a pastry cutter until crumbly
Spread the crumble mixture over the soaked bread
Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake 20 minutes longer until golden and custard is set
Let stand 10 minutes before slicing
Notes
Use day-old bread to absorb custard without becoming soggy
Adjust sugar in custard if peaches are exceptionally sweet
Crumble topping can be made with halal butter if preferred
Serving optional: garnish with maple syrup or fresh berries
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 175mg