Baked Brioche-and-Apple Cider Donut French Toast

This decadent brunch recipe is an over-the-top celebration of fall!

By Becky KempterPublished: Nov 27, 2023

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baked brioche and apple cider donut french toast

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields:

6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Whether you're hosting sleepover guests, celebrating a birthday, kicking off a Saturday in style, or simply want to go all in on the most important meal of the day, this incredibly decadent baked breakfast casserole is the way to do it!

Soft brioche bread and flavorful apple cider donuts are cooked up French toast style, then paired with absolutely incredible mascarpone whipped cream, pear ginger compote, and candied bacon. Pair it with a brisk walk in woods afterward for a perfect fall morning.

This recipe comes from Becky Kempter, chef de cuisine at Cedar Lakes Estate in Upstate New York where it's served to guests at breakfast during the season.

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Ingredients

Unsalted butter, for baking dish
4 cups whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
4 large eggs
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 loaf (14 ounces) Brioche, cut into 1-inch cubes
6 apple cider donuts, cut into 1-inch cubes
Pear-Ginger Compote, Mascarpone Whipped Cream, and Candied Bacon, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 3-quart baking dish. Whisk together milk, cream, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and ginger in a bowl. Add brioche and donuts and gently fold to combine. Let sit 20 minutes to soak up liquid. Transfer to prepared baking dish.
2. Step 2Bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, 24 to 26 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving. Serve topped with Pear-Ginger Compote and Mascarpone Whipped Cream with Candied Bacon alongside.