Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Assemble the Casserole
- Generously butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread the cubed brioche bread evenly across the dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until completely smooth.
- Pour the custard evenly over the brioche cubes, gently pressing the top pieces down with a spatula so every cube is moistened. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight (up to 12 hours).
Top with Streusel & Bake
- When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and let the casserole sit on the counter for 20 minutes while the oven warms up.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold cubed butter with a fork or your fingertips until coarse crumbs form, then stir in the chopped pecans.
- Sprinkle the pecan streusel evenly over the soaked brioche. Bake uncovered for 42-48 minutes until puffed, golden brown on top, and set in the center.
- Cool for 10 minutes, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm with pure maple syrup and fresh berries.