"Drying out the challah lets it absorb the custard without going to mush. You can also use brioche...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1-pound loaf challah, sliced 1" thick
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Unsalted butter, room temperature (for baking dish)
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4 large eggs
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4 large egg yolks
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2 cups heavy cream
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2 cups whole milk
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1/2 cup pecans
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2 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
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2 tablespoons light brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
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Blackberry Syrup