Description
This showstopping Crème Brûlée French Toast combines the custard and caramelized sugar crust of the classic dessert into a delightful brunch dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 slices of brioche bread
- Brown sugar for caramelizing
- Fresh fruit for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Arrange the brioche slices in a baking dish and pour the custard mixture over them, ensuring they are fully soaked. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the soaked bread for about 30-35 minutes until it’s set and golden on top.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle a thin layer of brown sugar over the top.
- Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until it’s golden and bubbly, or place it under the broiler for a few minutes—watch closely!
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh fruit if desired.
Notes
For best results, use slightly stale brioche and allow adequate soaking time for the custard to penetrate the bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: French toast, brunch, dessert, custard, caramelized sugar