Ingredients:
3 medium pears, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon snipped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons butter
14 -16 slices French bread ( half-inch slices, about 1 loaf)
8 ounces brie cheese, rind removed and cheese thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 1/2 cups milk
3 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions:
Grease a 9×13 baking dish; set aside. In a large skillet cook pears, brown sugar, and rosemary in 2 T butter over medium heat for 4-5 mins or until pears are tender.
Arrange 7 or 8 bread slices in a single layer in prepared dish. Spoon pear mixture and arrange Brie on bread slices. Top each stack with a bread slice. Brush bread with melted butter.
Combine sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over bread. In a medium bowl whisk together milk, eggs, vanilla, and salt. Slowly pour over bread slices. Cover and chill for 1-24 hours.
Preheat oven to 375 F Bake, uncovered, for 40-45 mins or until edges are puffed and golden. Let stand for 10 minutes. Serve warm with maple syrup, berries, and honey, or cranberry conserve.
Servings: 8
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 65 min.