Overnight Brioche French Toast
Cozy, spiced, and perfectly baked overnight.
Transform your mornings with Overnight Candied Walnut Brioche French Toast. Rich brioche soaked in a spiced custard with Treehouse Candied Walnut Rub, baked to golden perfection, and served with maple syrup, bananas or caramelized apples, and whipped cream for a cozy holiday brunch.
Servings: 6–8 people (depending on slice thickness)
Prep time: ~15–20 minutes (for assembling and soaking overnight)
Soak time: 8–12 hours (overnight in the fridge)
Bake time: 35–40 minutes at 350°F (175°C)
Total time: ~9–12 hours (including overnight soak)
Ingredients
1 loaf brioche bread (preferably day-old), cut or torn into 1-inch pieces or slices
4 large eggs
2 cups whole milk (or half & half for richer flavor)
1½ tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp salt
Butter to grease baking dish
For the bottom of the baking dish
3-4 Treehouse Candied Walnut Rub
1 cup light brown sugar
⅓ cup butter
2-3 tbsp walnut liqueur (optional, e.g., Nocello)
Instructions
Prepare the baking dish — Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
In a small pot — Add Candied Walnut, brown sugar, butter and liquor, cook and stir until boiling. Boil, uncovered, for 1 minute. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
Arrange the brioche slices in a slightly overlapping layer.
Make the custard — In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt.
Assemble for overnight soak — Pour the custard evenly over the brioche slices. Press gently to ensure each slice is soaking up the custard. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (8–12 hours).
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Bake the French toast:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove plastic wrap and sprinkle another 2 tablespoons of Candied Walnut evenly over the soaked brioche. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until the top is golden brown, slightly crisp, and the custard is fully set.Serve:
Let cool 5–10 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with maple syrup, and Candied Walnut Rub, optional toppings like caramelized apples or bananas.
The nut-based classic harvest blend combines freshly chopped walnuts with pumpkin, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg and brown sugar. It's a must-have for warm and inviting dishes. The rub's toasted, nutty taste complements autumnal fare wonderfully. When it comes to sweet potatoes and squash varieties, pears, apples and baked goods, this spice enhances all of them.
This cookbook was created to help you bring our signature rubs to life in your own kitchen. Inside, you’ll find a collection of recipes crafted specifically for our nut-based blends — each one designed to show just how versatile and flavorful they can be.
From perfectly roasted vegetables and grilled favorites to cozy baked dishes, every recipe highlights the simple joy of cooking with real ingredients and a touch of Treehouse magic.
Whether you’re gifting it with your favorite rub set or keeping it close on your counter, this cookbook is your guide to making every meal a little more memorable.
For best results, use your rubs within four months for maximum freshness, or store them in the fridge for up to nine.
