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Overnight French Toast
Preparation
15 min
Total
1 hr
6 - 8
servings
Ingredients
- 1 Loaf of Villaggio Classico Italian Style Thick Slice White Bread
- 9 Eggs
- 3 Cups (750mL) Whole Milk
- 3 Cups (750mL) Whipping Cream
- 3/4 cup (180mL) White Sugar
- 2 Tsp (5mL) Vanilla
- 1 Tsp (5mL) Cinnamon
- 1 Orange, zested
- Pinch Kosher Salt
- 1 1/2 oz Amaro or Luxardo (optional)
- 1/2 Cup (125mL) Butter
- 1 Cup (250mL) Brown Sugar
- Pinch Salt
- 2 Tbsp (30mL) whipping cream
- 1/4 Cup (60mL) Powdered Sugar
- Fresh Blueberries, Raspberries
- 2 Cups (500mL) Whipped Cream
- 1 Cup (250mL) Maple Syrup
Directions
- Lightly grease a large 3 quart (13 x 9 inch) baking dish with butter or cooking spray
- Slice the bread slices into halves, leaving crusts on, and arrange in a baking dish
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, then add in the milk, whipping cream, vanilla, sugar, orange zest, cinnamon, salt, and Italian Liqueur (optional)
- Gently pour the egg and milk mixture evenly over all of the bread slices, pressing down to submerge any floaters.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight
- The next morning, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and remove the baking dish from the refrigerator, and set aside
- In a small saucepan; melt the butter, then mix in brown sugar, cinnamon, a pinch of salt, and the 2 tbsp cream. Cook
- Drizzle evenly over the entire top, and bake uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes; longer for a browner and crunchier top
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes
- Sprinkle with fresh berries, dust with powdered sugar, and serve with whipped cream and maple syrup