Crème Brûlée French Toast: The Best Indulgent Breakfast Treat
A delightful twist on the classic French toast, infused with the rich flavors of crème brûlée.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices thick bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Place the slices of bread in a baking dish and pour the egg mixture over them, making sure they are well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the French toast for about 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Sprinkle the granulated sugar on top and broil for 2-3 minutes until caramelized.
Notes
- For a gourmet touch, use brioche or challah bread.
- Consider adding a sprinkle of nutmeg for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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