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Crème Brûlée French Toast

Indulge in the creamy elegance of crème brûlée combined with the classic comfort of French toast, topped with a crunchy caramelized sugar layer.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 loaf French bread Use day-old bread for better soaking.
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream Can be substituted with half-and-half.
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Plus additional sugar for caramelizing.
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter For greasing the baking dish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Slice the French bread into thick slices and place them in a greased baking dish.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
  4. Pour the egg mixture over the bread slices, ensuring they are well soaked.
  5. Cover and let it sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and custardy.
  2. Once baked, sprinkle sugar over the top and use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until golden and crunchy.
  3. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through. You can assemble it a day in advance and refrigerate.