Description
Rich and creamy Crème Brûlée French Toast with a crispy caramelized sugar crust—perfect for special breakfasts or holiday brunches.
Ingredients
- 6 to 8 slices thick-cut brioche or French bread
- 4 to 6 large eggs
- 1½ to 2 cups heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup or maple syrup
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (for brûlée topping)
- Butter for greasing
- Optional: orange liqueur, cinnamon, fresh berries, whipped cream
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Melt butter with brown sugar and corn syrup; spread evenly in dish.
3. Arrange bread slices over caramel base in a single layer.
4. Whisk eggs, cream, vanilla, and optional liqueur/cinnamon until smooth.
5. Pour custard evenly over bread, pressing gently.
6. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, or overnight.
7. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until custard is set and golden.
8. Sprinkle granulated sugar on top and caramelize with a kitchen torch.
9. Serve immediately with whipped cream and fresh berries.
Notes
Soaking bread overnight improves flavor and custard richness.
Use a kitchen torch for best brûlée crust; broil cautiously if unavailable.
Store leftovers in airtight container and reheat in oven or air fryer.
Reapply sugar and torch before serving leftovers for fresh crust.
Pair with perfectly poached eggs or moist banana nut bread for balanced brunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 230mg