Creme Brulee French Toast
Creme Brulee French Toast is a delightful blend of brunch and dessert, featuring buttery brioche soaked in a rich vanilla custard, baked to perfection, and finished with a caramelized sugar topping. This dish is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a leisurely weekend breakfast or a special gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 8 slices day-old brioche bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Additional sugar for caramelizing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice brioche into thick pieces and arrange in a greased baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the brioche slices, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Allow the bread to soak for at least 30 minutes (or overnight in the fridge for best results).
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
- For a crispy topping, sprinkle additional sugar over the baked toast and broil briefly until caramelized.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Use thick-cut brioche or challah for best results. Customize by adding fresh fruits or flavored extracts like almond. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat in the oven.