Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast
Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast is a luxurious breakfast that transforms your mornings into a gourmet experience. With thick slices of brioche soaked in a rich custard of eggs, cream, and vanilla, this dish features a delectable caramelized sugar topping that mimics the classic dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices brioche bread (about 1 inch thick)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
Instructions
- Prepare the bread: Slice brioche into thick pieces and arrange them in a greased baking dish.
- Make the custard: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, 1/2 cup sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Soak the bread: Pour custard over brioche, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove wrap, sprinkle remaining sugar on top, and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden.
- Caramelize: Sprinkle more sugar on top and use a kitchen torch or broiler to caramelize until bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm with fresh fruit or syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 185mg