Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast: Indulgent Brunch Delight
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast, perfect for a luxurious brunch experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 12 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf brioche bread
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups 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 for topping
Instructions
- Slice the brioche bread into thick pieces and arrange them in a greased baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the mixture over the bread slices, ensuring they are all soaked.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the french toast for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle the brown sugar on top, then broil for 1-2 minutes until bubbly and caramelized.
- Serve warm with fresh berries or syrup.
Notes
- For an extra flavor boost, consider adding a splash of bourbon or orange zest to the egg mixture.
- This dish can be prepared in advance, making it perfect for entertaining guests.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast, brunch recipes, indulgent breakfast