Categories: Desserts

Ingredients

• 8 large eggs
• 4 cups half-and-half
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt, divided
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 14 cubes cubed challah bread (about 1 large loaf)
• 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, divided
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
• 6 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• Caramel-Pecan Sauce (see recipe)

Directions

1. Spray a 13×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

2. In a very large bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, light brown sugar, vanilla, 1 tsp salt and cinnamon until combined. Stir in bread, 1/2 cup pecans and raisins. Pour mixture into prepared pan; let stand at room temp for 1 hour.

3. eheat oven to 350.

4. In a small bowl, whisk together dark brown sugar, flour, and remaining 1/4 tsp salt; stir in butter and remaining 1 cup pecans until combined. Sprinkle onto bread mixture.

5. Bake until puffed and center is set, about 40 minutes. Let cool for 30 minutes. Serve warm with Caramel-Pecan Sauce.

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