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Crème Brûlée French Toast

Indulge in this creamy, one-pan Crème Brûlée French Toast that's perfect for family breakfasts or brunch with friends. A deliciously easy recipe that elevates your morning routine.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 loaf Brioche or French bread, cut into thick slices
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 A pinch of salt
  • Sugar for caramelizing on top
  • Butter for greasing the baking dish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with butter.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until frothy.
  3. Arrange the bread slices in the baking dish, overlapping them slightly for a cozy fit.
  4. Pour the custard mixture over the bread, ensuring each slice soaks up all that goodness.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for the best results.
Baking
  1. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and the custard is set.
  2. Remove from the oven and sprinkle a thin layer of sugar on top.
  3. Using a kitchen torch, caramelize the sugar until it forms a crispy, golden crust.
  4. Let it cool slightly, then serve warm.

Notes

If you have leftovers, you can keep this in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes or microwave for about 30 seconds.