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French Toast: Upside-Down Caramel Latte Bake

Source of Recipe

bettycrocker.com


Recipe Introduction

With caramel, custard and whipped topping, this coffee-infused French toast bake is almost like a dessert!

List of Ingredients

Caramel Base
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
1/2 cup chopped pecans
10 slices (1/2 inch thick) French bread
Caramel Layer
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
10 slices (1/2 inch thick) French bread
Custard
6 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 cup whipping cream
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar

---Whipped Topping---
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted



Recipe

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.

2. In 2-quart saucepan, mix 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup butter, the maple syrup and espresso. Cook 4 to 6 minutes over medium heat until sugars dissolve and mixture is smooth. Pour into baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup pecans. Top with 10 slices French bread, cutting slices in half if necessary to fit in baking dish in single layer.

3. Drizzle 1/4 cup melted butter over bread in pan. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup pecans. Top with 10 slices French bread.

4. In large bowl, beat custard ingredients with wire whisk. Slowly pour mixture over French bread. Press down on bread with spatula so all of bread absorbs egg mixture. Cover; refrigerate 8 to 24 hours.

5. Uncover; bake 35 to 40 minutes until puffed and lightly browned. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

6. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat whipped topping ingredients with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Serve each piece upside down with a dollop of whipped topping.

Prep Time: 25 min
Total Time: 9 hours 10 min (Put in Fridge Overnight)
Makes: 8 servings

---Tips---
Serve this dish with your favorite cup of coffee or tea.

Top with a coffee bean.

Walnuts can be substituted for the pecans.