Creme Brulee French Toast
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Creme Brulee French Toast
Description
This recipe starts by melting brown sugar with water to create a smooth syrup, half of which is poured into a greased baking dish to form a caramelized base. Cubed challah bread is arranged over this syrup layer. A custard is prepared from eggs, milk, half and half, vanilla extract, optional rum, cinnamon, and salt. This mixture is whisked and poured evenly over the bread cubes.
The dish is refrigerated covered overnight or at least eight hours to let the bread absorb the custard, resulting in a rich, tender interior when baked at 350°F. Baking uncovered creates a puffed casserole with pale golden edges and a softly set center. Resting allows the custard to firm up slightly. Topping with cinnamon and powdered sugar adds aroma and sweetness reminiscent of classic creme brulee flavors.
This dish serves well for breakfast or brunch as a make-ahead option that combines custardy texture with baked bread. The brown sugar base adds subtle caramel notes distinct from typical French toast. It's suitable for larger gatherings given its casserole format.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar I use brown Monk fruit sugar, unpacked
- 1/4 cup water
- cooking spray
- 10 oz challah bread (cubed)
- 7 large egg
- 1 cup milk 1% fat
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon rum optional, Meyers brand
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- In a small heavy skillet melt brown sugar and water over low heat, stirring, until smooth and melted, about 1 minute, then pour half into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
- Arrange the bread cubes in one layer in baking dish, squeezing them slightly to fit.
- In a large bowl whisk together eggs, remaining sugar mixture, milk, half and half, vanilla, rum if using, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt until combined well and pour evenly over bread.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350F and bring the bread to room temperature.
- Bake uncovered, in middle of oven until puffed and edges are pale golden, 45 to 55 minutes. Let it rest 5 to 10 minutes.
- Top with cinnamon and powdered sugar.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6th slice | |
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 244mg | 81% |
| Sodium | 336.5mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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