Crème Brûlée French Toast
Indulge in our rich Crème Brûlée French Toast recipe that’s easy and utterly scrumptious. Perfect for breakfast or brunch—give it a try today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf brioche or challah bread (12–14 slices)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (or nutmeg)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the brioche or challah into thick slices (about 1-inch) and arrange them in a greased baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the arranged bread slices, ensuring they are well-soaked.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best results.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Once baked, sprinkle granulated sugar over the top and use a kitchen torch to caramelize until crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
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