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Crème Brûlée French Toast

Crème Brûlée French Toast

Indulge in this luxurious Crème Brûlée French Toast, a delightful twist on a classic breakfast dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 slices brioche or challah bread thickly sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for caramelizing

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • kitchen torch
  • Large bowl

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
  2. Arrange the thickly sliced brioche or challah bread in a baking dish and pour the custard mixture over the bread, ensuring all slices are coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight if possible.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Bake the soaked bread for 30 minutes, or until set and golden brown.
  5. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Sprinkle the 1/4 cup of granulated sugar evenly over the top.
  6. Using a kitchen torch, caramelize the sugar until it forms a crispy crust.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 25g

Notes

Feel free to personalize this dish by adding spices or fruits as toppings. For a lighter version, substitute with non-dairy milk.

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