Crème Brûlée French Toast: The Indulgent Breakfast You Deserve
An indulgent breakfast that combines the creamy texture of crème brûlée with the classic comfort of French toast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking and frying
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf brioche bread
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Slice the brioche bread into thick slices.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Soak the slices of bread in the egg mixture for 5 minutes on each side.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.
- Fry the soaked bread slices until golden brown on both sides.
- Transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle with brown sugar.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes to caramelize the sugar on top.
Notes
- For best results, use stale brioche bread.
- Serve with fresh berries or maple syrup for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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