Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast Recipe You’ll Love!
A delicious and indulgent overnight crème brûlée French toast that combines the rich flavors of crème brûlée with the comforting texture of French toast, perfect for a special breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of brioche bread, cut into thick slices
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Arrange the brioche slices in a greased baking dish, overlapping them slightly.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread, ensuring all pieces are soaked.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) the next morning.
- Remove the plastic wrap and sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the top of the French toast.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden and the custard is set.
- Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a caramelized top, use a kitchen torch to melt the brown sugar after baking.
- Can be prepared a day in advance for convenience.
- Serve with fresh berries or maple syrup for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 200mg