Crème Brûlée French Toast
A rich and creamy French toast with a caramelized crust that transforms breakfast into an extraordinary event.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 165 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 8 slices of brioche or challah bread
- 1/4 cup brown sugar for topping
- Optional: fresh berries for serving
Instructions
- Whisk together your eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until combined.
- Arrange slices of brioche or challah in a baking dish and pour the egg mixture over them.
- Cover the dish and place it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the French toast for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
- Sprinkle brown sugar over the top 5 minutes before it’s done baking to caramelize.
- Serve warm, topped with fresh berries if desired.
Notes
Ensure the bread is stale or slightly dried out for optimal soaking. Refrigeration enhances flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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