Toffee French Toast With Pecans Recipe

Name: Toffee French Toast With Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sauce; 1 cup unsalted butter; 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar; 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup roughly chopped pecans; French toast; 8 large eggs; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, preferably freshly grated; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur (such as Grand Marnier) or orange juice; 2 tablespoons salted butter; 8 thick slices (1 in.) brioche (about 1 lb.)

Servings: persons

Sauce
1 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup roughly chopped pecans
French toast
8 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, preferably freshly grated
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur (such as Grand Marnier) or orange juice
2 tablespoons salted butter
8 thick slices (1 in.) brioche (about 1 lb.)

1
Prepare sauce: Melt unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in brown sugar until well blended, then bring to a boil. Boil until sugar dissolves, 5 to 8 minutes. Carefully stir in cream (mixture may spatter) and pecans; reduce heat to low.
2
Make French toast: In a large shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, and orange liqueur.
3
Heat a large cast-iron skillet or nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Melt 1 tbsp. salted butter in skillet, tipping pan to coat. Quickly dip bread, 1 piece at a time, into egg batter, coating both sides but not drenching. Lay bread in skillet and repeat with remaining bread. Cook until golden brown, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes; then flip, add remaining 1 tbsp. butter, and cook until second side is golden brown, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes more.
4
Transfer French toast to plates, top with some of warm toffee sauce, and serve remaining sauce on the side.
5
Make ahead: Sauce keeps up to 2 days, covered and chilled (reheat in a microwave oven).

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sauce, 1 cup unsalted butter, 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar, 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, and more.

Yes, Toffee French Toast With Pecans falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Toffee French Toast With Pecans

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