Description
Start your day with a slice of decadent sweetness! This Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast is the ultimate breakfast treat, featuring caramelized edges, a custardy center, and a delightful crunch. Made with just a few simple ingredients and prepared the night before, it’s perfect for holidays, brunch gatherings, or any day you want to indulge.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Caramel Base:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- For the Custard Mixture:
- 5 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- For the Bread Layer:
- 1 loaf brioche or challah, cut into thick slices
- For Caramelizing:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Optional Toppings:
- Maple syrup
- Fresh berries
- Powdered sugar
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Prepare the caramel base by melting butter in a saucepan. Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup until smooth, then spread it evenly in a greased baking dish.
- Layer thick slices of bread over the caramel mixture.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour the custard over the bread ensuring each slice is soaked.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove plastic wrap and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Sprinkle granulated sugar on top and use a kitchen torch or broiler to caramelize until crispy.
- Serve warm with optional toppings.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for better custard absorption.
- Ensure bread slices are fully soaked in the custard mixture.
- Cover the dish tightly when chilling overnight.
- Monitor baking time to prevent over-baking.
- Don’t skip the toppings for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
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