Description
A luxurious, custard-soaked Crème Brûlée French Toast featuring a caramelized sugar crust, rich creamy center, and perfectly baked brioche for an indulgent breakfast experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup or pure maple syrup
- 8–12 slices brioche or challah bread
- 4–6 large eggs
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2–3 tablespoons granulated sugar for topping
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan, then whisk in brown sugar and corn syrup until smooth and bubbly. Pour into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
- Arrange brioche slices in a single layer over the caramel base.
- Whisk eggs, half-and-half, milk, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon, then pour evenly over the bread.
- Cover and refrigerate for 8–10 hours.
- Remove from refrigerator, rest 15–20 minutes, then bake at 350°F for 40–50 minutes.
- Sprinkle granulated sugar on top and caramelize with a kitchen torch or broil for 1–2 minutes.
Notes
Allowing the dish to refrigerate overnight ensures the custard fully absorbs, creating the signature crème brûlée texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: Crème Brûlée French Toast, french toast, creme brulee breakfast, baked french toast, brunch recipe