Description
Ricotta Pomegranate Baked Toast is a delightful morning treat featuring a creamy ricotta filling and a topping of fresh pomegranate seeds, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf (450 g) brioche or challah bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup (250 g) ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp honey
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup (170 g) pomegranate seeds (arils)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp turbinado or demerara sugar
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
- Maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking dish. Arrange half of the bread cubes evenly in the dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix ricotta, honey, and orange zest until smooth. Dollop and gently spread the ricotta mixture over the bread layer.
- Top with the remaining bread cubes to cover the ricotta filling.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, granulated sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread, pressing down lightly to soak all pieces.
- Cover the dish with foil and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours) to allow the bread to absorb the custard.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Uncover the casserole.
- Drizzle melted butter over the top and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until golden and set; the center should no longer be wet.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Scatter pomegranate seeds over the top.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with maple syrup, if desired.
Notes
- Make sure to allow the mixture to rest overnight for the best texture.
- This recipe can be made with gluten-free bread for a gluten-free option.
- Feel free to add nuts or other fruits as toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 110mg