Description
Indulge in the luscious delight of Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast, a decadent breakfast that transforms classic French toast into a gourmet experience. This dish features slices of rich French bread soaked in a creamy custard, finished with a perfectly caramelized sugar topping that mimics the beloved crème brûlée. Ideal for special occasions or cozy brunches, this easy-to-follow recipe allows you to prepare everything the night before, ensuring a stress-free morning. Serve it with fresh fruits and maple syrup for a deliciously sweet start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French bread, sliced 1-inch thick
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for topping)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Butter a 9×13-inch baking dish and arrange the bread slices in a single layer.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, milk, vanilla extract, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread slices, ensuring they are fully coated. Gently press down to absorb the custard.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove plastic wrap and dot the bread with butter; sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Let cool slightly, then caramelize sugar on top using a kitchen torch or broiler until golden and crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 180mg