Description
Enjoy this indulgent and easy Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast that’s perfect for lazy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf brioche bread
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Cut the brioche bread into thick slices and arrange in a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour the mixture over the bread, ensuring all pieces are soaked. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- The next morning, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the French toast for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown.
- Sprinkle brown sugar on top and broil for 2-3 minutes to create a caramelized crust.
- Serve warm, optionally with fresh berries or syrup.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include a splash of orange zest in the egg mixture.
- This dish can be made two days in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 190mg