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Decadent Creme Brulee French Toast Recipe

Decadent Creme Brulee French Toast


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  • Total Time: 4 hours 55 minutes
  • Yield: 7 1x

Description

Delightful overnight creme brulee french toast blends classic breakfast comfort with elegant French dessert techniques. Rich custard-soaked bread bakes into a luxurious morning treat you’ll savor with pure culinary joy.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch slices
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1.5 cups (360 ml) whole milk
  • 1 cup (220 g) brown sugar, packed
  • 0.5 cup (113 g) unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsps corn syrup
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional, for a hint of spice)
  • 0.25 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Caramel Base Creation: Melt butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup in a saucepan, stirring until the mixture becomes a glossy, bubbling sauce. Evenly distribute this golden elixir across the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Bread Layering: Arrange French bread slices over the caramel foundation, allowing slight overlaps to create a cohesive bread mosaic.
  3. Custard Preparation: Combine eggs, milk, vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl, whisking until achieving a smooth, homogeneous texture. Pour the custard gently over the bread, ensuring complete saturation.
  4. Chilling and Absorption: Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing the bread to fully absorb the custard.
  5. Baking Process: Preheat the oven to 350F (175C). Remove the dish from the refrigerator and let it rest at room temperature for 15 minutes. Bake uncovered until the surface turns golden and the custard sets firmly, typically 35-40 minutes.
  6. Serving Finale: Allow the French toast to rest briefly after baking. Carefully invert each slice to reveal the caramel-glazed surface. Serve warm, garnished with fresh berries or a light dusting of powdered sugar.

Notes

  • Prevent Bread Sogginess: Choose day-old, slightly stale French bread to ensure optimal absorption without turning mushy, maintaining a perfect texture and structural integrity.
  • Customize Sweetness Level: Adjust sugar quantities in caramel sauce to control overall sweetness, allowing personalization for different palate preferences and dietary needs.
  • Temperature Precision: Allow dish to rest at room temperature before baking to ensure even cooking and prevent potential thermal shock that might compromise the custard’s smooth consistency.
  • Enhance Flavor Complexity: Experiment with subtle spice additions like nutmeg or cardamom in the custard mixture to elevate the traditional recipe and introduce unexpected taste dimensions.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 7
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 25 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 43 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 7 g
  • Cholesterol: 180 mg