Description
Indulge in a decadent breakfast treat with this Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast recipe. Slices of French bread are soaked in a rich custard overnight, then baked to perfection with a caramelized sugar topping. Perfect for a special brunch or weekend breakfast!
Ingredients
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Bread:
- 1 loaf French bread, sliced 1-inch thick
Custard:
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Additional:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the baking dish: Generously butter a 9×13-inch baking dish. Arrange the French bread slices in a single layer.
- Make the custard: Whisk together eggs, half-and-half, milk, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Soak the bread: Pour custard over bread slices, ensuring each is coated. Press gently to absorb.
- Refrigerate overnight: Cover and refrigerate to allow custard absorption.
- Bake the French toast: Preheat oven to 350°F. Dot bread with butter, sprinkle sugar, bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Caramelize the sugar topping: Sprinkle sugar on top, caramelize with torch or broiler.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, drizzle with maple syrup.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, use brown sugar in the custard.
- Leftovers can be stored for up to 2 days and reheated.
- Customize with fresh fruit or whipped cream when serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
