Cinnamon Bread Custard with Fresh Berries
This is a fabulous entree for brunch. It’s sweet with a smooth custard texture and finished off with powdered sugar and fresh berries.
Serves 8
INGREDIENTS
8 slices of cinnamon-raisin bread
½ cup (1 stick) butter – melted
4 eggs
2 egg yolks
¾ cup granulated sugar
3 cups whole milk or use half-and-half
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 T pure vanilla extract
1 cup hot water
Powdered sugar to garnish
Fresh Berries Garnish
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh strawberries
1 cup fresh raspberries
PREPARATION
Brush both sides of bread with melted butter. Line 13×9x2 inch baking pan with buttered bread slices. In large bowl, beat eggs and egg yolks. Whisk in sugar, milk, cream and vanilla. Strain and pour over bread slices. Chill at least 2 hours or preferably overnight.
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Place baking pan on large baking sheet with sides. Pour hot water into baking sheet to provide a steam bath for the custard as it bakes. Bake 30-40 minutes or until custard is set and top is lightly browned. Cool slightly, cut into squares and sprinkle with powdered sugar and fresh berries (see recipe below).
Fresh Fruit Garnish
Combine fresh fruits in a bowl with 2 T powdered sugar and 1 T of Grand Marnier liquor. Allow the fruits to sit for 30 minutes to the flavors to meld.
Tags: breakfast, brunch, cinnamonbread, custard, grandmarnier