Description
Indulge in a decadent breakfast treat with this Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast recipe. Creamy custard-soaked bread meets a caramelized topping for a delightful morning meal.
Ingredients
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Caramel:
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
French Toast:
- 1 loaf French bread (cut into 1-inch slices)
- 5 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For Serving:
- Powdered sugar and fresh berries (optional)
Instructions
- Caramel: In a small saucepan, melt brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup until smooth. Pour into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- French Toast: Arrange bread over caramel. Whisk eggs, half-and-half, vanilla, and salt; pour over bread. Refrigerate overnight.
- Remove from fridge, wait 20–30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 35–40 minutes until set. Cool, invert, dust with sugar, and serve with berries.
Notes
- Brioche or challah can be used for a richer flavor.
- Add cinnamon or nutmeg to the egg mixture for extra warmth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
