Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast: Indulgent Comfort Food Delight
Experience the rich and creamy flavor of crème brûlée in a delightful breakfast treat with this Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast recipe. Perfect for lazy weekends or special occasions!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 loaf brioche bread
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- Slice the brioche bread into thick slices and arrange them in a greased baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread slices, ensuring all pieces are soaked.
- Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) the next morning.
- Bake the soaked bread for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Sprinkle brown sugar over the top and broil for 2-3 minutes until caramelized.
- Serve warm, optionally with fresh fruit and syrup.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of heavy cream and half-and-half.
- Consider adding a layer of fruit like berries or bananas between the bread slices for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast, breakfast, comfort food