Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast
A decadent French toast dish with a creamy custard-like interior and caramelized top, perfect for brunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 12 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices of brioche or challah bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (for topping)
- Fresh berries (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Whisk the egg mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Soak the bread: Arrange the bread in a baking dish and pour the mixture over the top, ensuring all pieces are soaked. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the French toast: Bake the French toast uncovered for 30-35 minutes until golden and set.
- Caramelize the sugar: Sprinkle brown sugar on top and use a kitchen torch to caramelize it, or broil for a few minutes until bubbly.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve warm with fresh berries if desired.
Notes
Use brioche or challah for the best texture. Don’t rush the soaking process for a creamy interior.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 300mg