Crème Brûlée French Toast

Decadent crème brûlée French toast with a caramelized sugar crust and custardy center ; a restaurant-quality breakfast you can make at home in just 30 minutes.

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Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert

Cuisine: American Brunch, French-inspired

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Caramelizing sugar topping: 5

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 340kcal

Cost: $12

Equipment

1 Heavy-bottomed skillet or griddle
1 Shallow baking dish
1 Wire cooling rack
1 Digital thermometer
1 Broiler (or kitchen torch optional)

Ingredients

Main Custard Base

6 slices brioche or challah bread 1-inch thick, preferably day-old
4 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream
¼ cup whole milk
⅓ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt

For the Caramelized Topping

¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 tablespoon butter melted

Optional Garnishes

fresh berries
powdered sugar for dusting
maple syrup
whipped cream

Instructions

Whisk eggs, cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
Submerge bread slices in custard for 2–3 minutes per side.
Pan-fry in butter over medium heat until golden brown.
Spread sugar-butter mixture on top, then broil for 1–2 minutes until bubbly and caramelized.
Top with fresh berries, powdered sugar, maple syrup, or whipped cream.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.

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