Description
Baked Nectarine French Toast is a delightful, sweet breakfast treat that combines fluffy brioche bread and juicy nectarines in a rich custard. This easy-to-make dish fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma, making it perfect for brunch gatherings or cozy mornings at home. Serve it warm with a drizzle of maple syrup for a satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices brioche bread (1-inch thick)
- 2 ripe nectarines (sliced)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a baking dish and layer the brioche slices in an overlapping pattern.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold in the sliced nectarines.
- Pour the custard mixture over the layered bread, pressing down lightly to soak.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving with maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 190mg