5 from 6 votes
Crème Brûlée French Toast
Experience the ultimate brunch indulgence with Crème Brûlée French Toast — it will wow your friends and family, and you get to do all the work ahead of time!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
9 hrs
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
557 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter unsalted
- 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 6 lices French bread 1-inch thick
- 5 egg large
- 1 1/3 cups half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon orange extract pure
- orange zest of 1
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Whipped Cream and fresh berries for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a small saucepan over medium heat and add the butter to melt it. Stir in brown sugar and maple syrup to dissolve them.
- Pour the sugar mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange bread slices in a single layer over the mixture.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, vanilla extract, orange extract, orange zest, and salt. Pour over the bread slices and ensure they are evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate the dish for at least 8 hours, or overnight.
- Remove the dish from the refrigerator. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake uncovered for 40 minutes or until lightly golden brown, puffy, and set in the center.
- Serve warm, topped with whipped cream and fresh berries or fruit.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
557kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
67g
(22%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
196mg
(65%)
Sodium
577mg
(24%)
Potassium
254mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
36g
(72%)
Vitamin A
861IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
0.5mg
(1%)
Calcium
146mg
(15%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 557
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 557kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 196mg | 65% |
| Sodium | 577mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 861IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 146mg | 15% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.