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Delicious Crème Brûlée French Toast topped with caramelized sugar and fresh fruit

Crème Brûlée French Toast

A luxurious breakfast of custardy French toast topped with caramelized sugar, perfect for brunch or cozy family meals.
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Prep Time 8 hours
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine French
Servings 8 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 1 loaf French bread A classic choice; day-old works best.
  • 6 large eggs The backbone of the custard.
  • 1 cup heavy cream For rich, custardy texture.
  • 1 cup whole milk Balances the heaviness of the cream.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar Sweet glue that holds everything together.
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Use real vanilla for the best flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Enhances sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar For the crunchy, caramelized topping.
  • 1 tablespoon butter For greasing the pan.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Cut the French bread into thick slices (about 1-1.5 inches thick).
  • Grease your baking dish generously with butter.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined.
  • Arrange the bread slices in the baking dish and pour the custard mixture over them, ensuring they are well soaked.
  • Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Baking

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Bake the French toast for 30-35 minutes until golden and set.
  • In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and butter until crumbly.
  • Sprinkle the mixture over the baked French toast and broil for 2-3 minutes until caramelized.

Serving

  • Let it sit for a couple of minutes, then serve warm, optionally topped with fresh fruit or syrup.

Notes

For best results, use quality bread and don’t rush the soaking process. Monitor the broiler closely to prevent burnt sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 560mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30g
Keyword Crème Brûlée, French Toast, Gourmet Breakfast, Make-Ahead
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