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Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast

Indulgent Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast You'll Love

Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast is a decadent breakfast that’s easy to prepare and perfect for brunch gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast Ingredients
  • 1 loaf French bread Cut into thick slices for the best texture.
  • 6 large eggs Essential for a rich, custardy base.
  • 2 cups heavy cream Use fresh for a luscious finish.
  • 1 cup milk Whole milk gives a creamy taste; can substitute almond milk.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Caramelizes beautifully on top.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Opt for pure extract to enhance flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Adds warmth; can experiment with nutmeg.
  • 1 pinch salt Balances the sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon butter For greasing the baking dish.

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • whisk
  • kitchen torch

Method
 

How to Make Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast
  1. Grease the baking dish generously with butter.
  2. Arrange the thick slices of French bread snugly in the buttered baking dish.
  3. Whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
  4. Pour the creamy mixture over the arranged French bread, ensuring each slice is thoroughly soaked.
  5. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and let the dish sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
  8. Serve the French toast warm and sprinkle a thin layer of granulated sugar on top and caramelize it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve warm with fresh berries, maple syrup, or whipped cream.

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