Description
A delightful breakfast that combines the rich flavors of crème brûlée with the comforting texture of French toast, perfect for special occasions or a cozy brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of French bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Butter for greasing
- Sugar for caramelizing
Instructions
- Slice the French bread into thick slices and arrange in a greased baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread slices and press down to ensure they absorb the liquid.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the French toast for 30-35 minutes until golden and set.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle sugar on top, and use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until it’s bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Using day-old French bread enhances the texture. You can add chocolate chips, nuts, or flavored extracts for variation.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Crème Brûlée, French Toast, Breakfast, Brunch