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Creme Brulee French Toast

Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.

Total Time
8 hrs
Servings: 8 or more
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons corn syrup
  • 1 loaf challah bread, sliced into (1-inch) thick pieces
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon brandy-based orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier®
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Mix in brown sugar and corn syrup, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Remove crusts from bread, and arrange in the baking dish in a single layer. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, vanilla extract, orange brandy, and salt. Pour over the bread. Cover, and chill at least 8 hours, or overnight.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove the dish from the refrigerator, and bring to room temperature.
  4. Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until puffed and lightly browned. Serve with powdered sugar for topping!