Crème Brûlée French Toast: The Best Indulgent Breakfast Treat
Indulge in the rich flavors of Crème Brûlée French Toast, savoring the sweet, creamy layers with a crispy caramelized top. Perfect for special occasions or a weekend treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf brioche bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Cut the brioche bread into thick slices and arrange them in a baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread slices, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the French toast for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Sprinkle brown sugar on top of the baked French toast and use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until it’s bubbly and golden.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For an extra touch, serve with fresh berries or whipped cream.
- Ensure that the bread is slightly stale for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
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