Overnight Creme Brulee French Toast Recipe
This Overnight Creme Brulee French Toast Recipe transforms your breakfast into a luxurious treat.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Kitchen torch
- Large mixing bowl
- Wire whisk
- Measuring cups
- Sharp knife
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 8 thick bread slices brioche or challah
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar for topping
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Grease baking dish with butter thoroughly.
- Arrange bread slices in single layer.
- Whisk eggs in large bowl completely.
- Add cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, salt.
- Pour custard mixture over bread evenly.
- Cover dish with foil tightly.
- Refrigerate overnight for best results.
- Preheat oven to 350°F next morning.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes first.
- Remove foil and bake 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle brown sugar on top evenly.
- Use torch to caramelize sugar completely.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for better custard absorption
- Let the dish rest 10 minutes before serving
- Adjust sugar amount based on bread sweetness
- Cover edges with foil if browning too quickly
- Serve immediately after torching for best crunch