Crème Brûlée French Toast: A Decadent Breakfast Treat
This Crème Brûlée French Toast is rich, custardy, and topped with a caramelized sugar crust. Perfect for brunch or a decadent breakfast treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 slices
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 loaf brioche or challah bread (12–14 slices)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (or vanilla bean paste)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (or nutmeg)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cut bread into thick slices and arrange in a greased baking dish.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Pour custard over bread, pressing down gently. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake 25–30 minutes until top is golden and custard is set. Broil 2–3 minutes for extra crisp if desired.
- Sprinkle sugar on top and caramelize with a kitchen torch or under broiler.
- Let cool slightly, then serve with berries, powdered sugar, or maple syrup.
Notes
- Use whole grain or gluten-free bread for added fiber.
- Substitute low-fat milk and cream to reduce calories.
- Replace sugar with honey or a sugar substitute if desired.