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Upside-Down Caramel Latte Bake

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  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 9 hr 10 min
  • Ingredients 18
  • Servings 8
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by Qué Rica Vida Cocina
Updated Jan 18, 2013
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Ingredients

Caramel Base

  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 10 slices (1/2 inch thick) French bread

Caramel Layer

  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 10 slices (1/2 inch thick) French bread

Custard

  • 6 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 3/4 cup whipping cream
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Whipped Topping

  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Directions

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    1
    Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
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    2
    In 2-quart saucepan, mix 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup butter, the maple syrup and espresso. Cook 4 to 6 minutes over medium heat until sugars dissolve and mixture is smooth. Pour into baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup pecans. Top with 10 slices French bread, cutting slices in half if necessary to fit in baking dish in single layer.
  •  
    3
    Drizzle 1/4 cup melted butter over bread in pan. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup pecans. Top with 10 slices French bread.
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    4
    In large bowl, beat custard ingredients with wire whisk. Slowly pour mixture over French bread. Press down on bread with spatula so all of bread absorbs egg mixture. Cover; refrigerate 8 to 24 hours.
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    5
    When ready to bake, heat oven to 350°F. Uncover; bake 35 to 40 minutes until puffed and lightly browned. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
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    6
    Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat whipped topping ingredients with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Serve each piece upside down with a dollop of whipped topping.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    Serve this dish with your favorite cup of coffee or tea.
  • tip 2
    Top with a coffee bean.
  • tip 3
    Walnuts can be substituted for the pecans.

Nutrition Information

760 Calories, 44g Total Fat, 12g Protein, 79g Total Carbohydrate, 59g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
760
Calories from Fat
390
Total Fat
44g
67%
Saturated Fat
21g
103%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
250mg
83%
Sodium
440mg
18%
Potassium
380mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate
79g
26%
Dietary Fiber
2g
9%
Sugars
59g
Protein
12g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
25%
25%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 4 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 7 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
5
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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