Description
Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast is a show-stopping breakfast dish that combines the rich, velvety goodness of crème brûlée with the comforting familiarity of French toast. This make-ahead treat features custard-soaked brioche baked to golden perfection and finished with a crispy caramelized sugar topping. Ideal for special occasions or leisurely weekend breakfasts, it’s sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices brioche bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Grease a large baking dish with butter.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, milk, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Layer brioche slices in the baking dish and pour custard mixture over them, ensuring they are soaked.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to meld.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Sprinkle sugar evenly over the baked French toast and caramelize using a kitchen torch or broiler until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: For best results, use slightly stale brioche to enhance absorption of the custard. Feel free to customize toppings with fresh fruits, whipped cream, or flavored syrups. Allow the dish to cool slightly before serving for optimal texture of the caramelized topping.