Description
Indulge in a decadent breakfast with Crème Brûlée French Toast. Thick slices of bread soak in a rich custard, then cook golden and crisp, finished with a caramelized sugar topping for a luxurious morning treat.
Ingredients
Thick slices of brioche or challah bread
Eggs
Heavy cream
Milk
Sugar
Vanilla extract
Salt
Butter, for cooking
Brown sugar, for caramelizing
Optional toppings: fresh berries, whipped cream, maple syrup
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk eggs, heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
2. Dip each bread slice into the custard, ensuring it soaks without becoming soggy.
3. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook slices 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
4. Sprinkle brown sugar on top and caramelize using a kitchen torch or broiler.
5. Serve immediately with fresh berries, whipped cream, or maple syrup.
Notes
Use brioche, challah, or Texas toast for best texture.
Prepare custard ahead and soak bread just before cooking.
Add flavors like cinnamon, nutmeg, or orange zest.
If no torch, broiler works to caramelize sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1-2 slices
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 210mg