Instant Pot: Chocolate-Banana-Pecan Baked French Toast

February 27, 2022

45

easy

8

You won’t believe how handy Instant Pots are for baked goods! They cook up quickly with a delicate tender finish like in this gorgeous Chocolate-Banana-Pecan Baked French Toast. Anything but basic, this decadent dish will be the talk of your next brunch.

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Ingredients

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	Butter for greasing pan
	3 ripe bananas additional for serving
	1cup milk
	1/4cup cream cheese
	3 eggs
	1teaspoon vanilla extract
	1teaspoon cinnamon
	pinch salt
	6-8slices challah or brioche Slices 1/2” thick, cut into quarters
	1/2cup chopped toasted pecans
	1/2cup chocolate chips

Nutritional Information

325kcal Calories

39g Carbohydrates

8g Protein

15g Fat

5g Saturated Fat

94mg Cholesterol

218mg Sodium

304mg Potassium

3g Fiber

15g Sugar

370IU Vitamin A

3.9mg Vitamin C

111mg Calcium

2mg Iron

Directions

1.

Grease a 7” springform pan or round baking dish with butter.

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2.

Puree bananas, milk, cream cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.

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3.

Layer 1/3 bread slices in prepared pan, sprinkle with 1/3 chocolate chips and pecans, repeat with a 2nd layer, and finish with a 3rd layer of bread.

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4.

Pour egg mixture over the top, pressing to submerge. Top with remaining chocolate chips and pecans.

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5.

Cover pan with foil to avoid excess water entering. Pour 1 cup water in bottom of Instant Pot, place prepared French Toast pan on the trivet and lower into the Instant Pot.

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6.

Cook on High Pressure for 30 minutes.

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7.

Carefully quick release steam and use oven mitts to remove trivet and French toast from Instant Pot.

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8.

Let cool slightly before serving.

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Notes

Chef’s Tip: This rich dish also makes a fun dessert served topped with your favorite ice cream. No sweet tooth? No problem! Skip the chocolate chips and serve topped with berries for a lighter touch.