Description
Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast is a delightful breakfast dish that combines the rich flavors of crème brûlée with the comforting texture of French toast, all prepared the night before for an easy morning treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of brioche bread, cut into thick slices
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Arrange the brioche slices in a greased baking dish, overlapping them slightly.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread, ensuring all pieces are soaked.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) the next morning.
- Remove the plastic wrap and sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden and the custard is set.
- Let it cool slightly before serving. Optionally, use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar topping for a crispy finish.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of half-and-half and cream.
- Feel free to add toppings like fresh berries or maple syrup when serving.
- This dish can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 200mg