Crème Brûlée French Toast
A delightful breakfast combining the creamy richness of traditional crème brûlée with the comforting appeal of French toast, all baked in one dish for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 loaf Brioche or French bread, cut into thick slices
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- Sugar for caramelizing on top
- Butter for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with butter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Arrange the bread slices in the baking dish, overlapping them slightly.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread, ensuring all slices are soaked.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.
Baking
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and the custard is set.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle a thin layer of sugar on top.
- Using a kitchen torch, caramelize the sugar until it forms a crispy, golden crust.
- Allow to cool slightly, then serve warm.
Notes
For best flavor, allow the dish to soak overnight. Feel free to use brown sugar instead of granulated for a richer taste. Don't skip the caramelization for that signature crunchy topping.