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Peach Cobbler French Toast Bake

A delightful baked version of classic French toast that combines sweet peaches, creamy custard, and a crunchy crumble topping for a perfect breakfast or brunch dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 370
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread and Custard
  • 1 loaf brioche or challah bread, cubed (about 8 cups) Provides the best texture for the dish.
  • 4 large eggs
  • 360 ml whole milk Can be substituted with dairy-free alternatives.
  • 120 ml heavy cream Can be substituted with coconut cream.
  • 100 g granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 pinch of salt
Peach Filling
  • 3 cups fresh or frozen peach slices (peeled if fresh) Frozen peaches can save prep time.
  • 50 g brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
Crumble Topping
  • 60 g all-purpose flour
  • 50 g brown sugar
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 60 g unsalted butter, cold and cubed Cut in until crumbly.
For Serving
  • Powdered sugar or maple syrup For serving.
  • Optional: whipped cream or vanilla ice cream For an extra treat.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread the bread cubes evenly across the bottom.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Pour this mixture evenly over the bread cubes.
  3. In a separate bowl, toss the peach slices with brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Distribute the peach mixture over the soaked bread cubes in the baking dish.
  4. In another bowl, combine all-purpose flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Cut in the cold, cubed butter using your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture becomes crumbly. Sprinkle this crumble topping over the peaches.
  5. Cover the baking dish and refrigerate overnight for the best flavor, or let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes if you’re short on time.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
  2. Bake the dish uncovered for 40–45 minutes, or until it turns golden and sets.
  3. Allow it to cool for about 10 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with maple syrup or whipped cream.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven. Can freeze for up to 2 months too.