Crème Brûlée French Toast: The Indulgent Weekend Delight
A decadent twist on traditional French toast, featuring a rich, creamy filling and a caramelized sugar crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices thick bread
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together heavy cream, milk, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Dip each slice of bread in the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are thoroughly soaked.
- Place the soaked bread in a greased baking dish and pour any remaining mixture over it.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the French toast for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown and set.
- Sprinkle brown sugar on top and use a kitchen torch to caramelize until crispy.
Notes
- Use stale bread for better absorption of the egg mixture.
- Consider adding fresh berries or banana slices as toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 200mg