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Crème Brûlée French Toast

A decadent twist on traditional French toast, featuring a rich custard base and a caramelized sugar topping.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Custard Mixture
  • 4 large eggs preferably organic
  • 1 cup heavy cream for richness
  • 1 cup milk whole milk recommended
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar for sweetness
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt to balance sweetness
Bread
  • 8 slices brioche bread thick slices preferred
Topping
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for caramelizing

Method
 

Prepare the Custard
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
  2. Let the custard mixture sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Soak the Bread
  1. Place the brioche slices in a baking dish and pour the custard mixture over the bread, ensuring each slice is well soaked.
  2. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best results.
Bake the French Toast
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Bake the soaked bread in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the custard is set.
Caramelize the Sugar
  1. Remove the French toast from the oven and let it cool slightly.
  2. Sprinkle the granulated sugar evenly over the top of the baked French toast.
  3. Using a blow torch, caramelize the sugar until it forms a crispy, golden crust.
Serve
  1. Slice the French toast and serve immediately, optionally garnished with fresh berries or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

For a richer flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon to the custard mixture.

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