5 from 10 votes
Creme Brulee French Toast
Creme Brulee French Toast is a richly custardy baked dish using cubed challah bread soaked overnight in a mixture of eggs, milk, half and half, vanilla, and spices. A melted brown sugar glaze on the bottom caramelizes during baking, providing a sweet, toffee-like layer. The finished dish is golden, puffed, and served dusted with cinnamon and powdered sugar for a brunch-style treat with creamy texture and subtle sweetness.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Additional Time
8 hrs
Total Time
9 hrs
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
250 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250
% 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.