Crème Brûlée French Toast
A decadent brunch dish that transforms the classic dessert into a rich and indulgent treat with a caramelized sugar topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of French bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of milk
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- Brown sugar (for topping)
- Powdered sugar (for serving)
- Fresh berries (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prep the bread by slicing it into thick pieces, about 1-1.5 inches each.
- Make the custard by whisking together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Soak the bread in the custard mixture, making sure both sides are coated.
- Prepare for baking by preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C) and buttering a baking dish.
- Bake the soaked bread slices for about 30-35 minutes until the edges are golden and the center is just set.
- Caramelize the topping by sprinkling brown sugar on top and using a kitchen torch to create a golden crust.
- Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar and fresh berries on the side.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half or whole milk for the heavy cream. If making ahead, store in the fridge overnight and add the brown sugar topping just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 280mg
Keywords: French toast, breakfast, brunch, crème brûlée, indulgent, dessert