Crème Brûlée French Toast
A decadent twist on French toast, this Crème Brûlée French Toast features a custard soaked bread baked to perfection with a caramelized sugar topping.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream For a richer flavor
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup brown sugar For topping
- Butter for greasing baking dish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with butter.
- Slice the French bread into thick slices and arrange them in the baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread slices, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best results.
Baking
- Remove from the refrigerator and sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and set.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Assemble overnight for best results. Adjust sugar to taste; toppings can change everything, consider lemon zest as a counterpoint.