Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast, a delightful breakfast that feels just like dessert. This recipe combines rich custard-soaked bread with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust, making it an exquisite choice for special occasions or lazy weekend mornings. Prepare it the night before to enjoy a stress-free and aromatic breakfast that will leave your family and friends craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf day-old French bread (about 12 oz), sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Granulated sugar for caramelizing topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a baking dish and tightly arrange the sliced French bread inside.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread slices and cover with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate overnight to allow the bread to soak up the flavors.
- Remove plastic wrap and bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes, until golden brown on top.
- Sprinkle an even layer of granulated sugar over the baked French toast and use a kitchen torch to caramelize until golden brown.
- Serve warm with fresh berries or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 130g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 210mg