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Crème Brûlée French Toast

A delightful twist on classic French toast, combining the richness of crème brûlée with comforting flavors.

  • Total Time: 155 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 loaf of brioche or challah bread
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Butter for greasing
  • Sugar for caramelizing on top
  • Fresh fruit for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Grease a baking dish with butter. Cut the bread into thick slices and arrange them in the dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
  3. Pour the egg mixture over the bread, ensuring all pieces are soaked. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Bake the soaked bread for 30-35 minutes or until golden and set in the middle.
  6. For the caramelized topping, sprinkle a thin layer of sugar over the top of the baked French toast and use a torch to caramelize it until bubbly and brown.
  7. Serve warm with fresh fruit if desired.

Notes

Use day-old bread for the best texture. Customize the sugar topping with flavored sugars or spices.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 120 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 180mg

Keywords: French toast, crème brûlée, breakfast, brunch, sweet dish