Apricot and Almond Baked French Toast
Follow this recipe to prepare a delicious Apricot and Almond Baked French Toast, a delightful twist on the classic French toast, enhanced with the flavor of apricots and almonds.
Equipment
- 1 Baking dish For baking the French toast
- 1 Mixing bowl For mixing the custard
Ingredients
- 6 slices Bread Preferably a day old, cut into cubes
- 1 cup Dried apricots Chopped
- 1/2 cup Sliced almonds Toasted
- 4 Eggs Large
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- to taste Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Grease the baking dish and spread half of the bread cubes in the bottom.
- Sprinkle half of the chopped apricots and half of the toasted almonds over the bread.
- Add the remaining bread cubes on top, followed by the rest of the apricots and almonds.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, making sure to coat all the pieces.
- Press down slightly to ensure the bread absorbs the custard mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
You can prepare this dish the night before and store it in the fridge. Simply bake it in the morning for a fresh and warm breakfast.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 290mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 30000IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 1800mgIron: 0.4mg
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