OVERNIGHT CRÈME BRÛLÉE FRENCH TOAST

Name: OVERNIGHT CRÈME BRÛLÉE FRENCH TOAST
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 6 people
Ingredients: ½ cup unsalted butter; 1 cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons corn syrup; 1 loaf French bread; 5 large eggs; 1 ½ cups whole milk; ½ cup heavy cream; ¼ cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon salt

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
8 hrs
Servings
6 people
Calories
400 kcal
Course
Breakfast
Cuisine
French-American Fusion

OVERNIGHT CRÈME BRÛLÉE FRENCH TOAST

Iris Warren

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Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast is a rich and decadent breakfast with a caramelized brown sugar topping and custard-soaked bread. Prep it the night before and bake in the morning for a hassle-free, indulgent meal!

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Ingredients

Servings

For the Caramel Layer:

½ cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar packed
2 tablespoons corn syrup or honey

For the French Toast:

1 loaf French bread sliced into 1-inch thick pieces
5 large eggs
1 ½ cups whole milk
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Step No.1: Prepare the Caramel Base

In a small saucepan, melt butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup over medium heat, stirring until smooth. Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step No.2: Arrange the Bread

Place the French bread slices in a single layer over the caramel base. You can slightly overlap them if needed.

Step No.3: Make the Custard

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.

Step No.4: Soak the Bread

Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread slices, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (at least 8 hours).

Step No.5: Bake the French Toast

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the dish from the fridge and let it sit for 10 minutes at room temperature. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, until the top is golden and set.

Step No.6: Caramelize the Top

Let the French toast cool slightly. For an extra crème brûlée effect, sprinkle granulated sugar over the top and use a kitchen torch to caramelize, or broil for 2-3 minutes until bubbly.

Step No.7: Serve and Enjoy

Serve warm, flipped upside down to reveal the caramel layer. Enjoy with fresh berries, powdered sugar, or maple syrup!

Notes

Bread Choice: Use stale French bread for better absorption. Brioche or challah also work well.
Make-Ahead: Preps the night before and bakes fresh in the morning!
No Torch? Broil the top for a golden caramelized crust instead.
Cinnamon Roll Style: Add ½ teaspoon nutmeg and drizzle with cream cheese glaze.
Chocolate Twist: Sprinkle chocolate chips between bread slices.
Pumpkin Spice: Add ¼ cup pumpkin purée and pumpkin spice.
Nutty Crunch: Top with sliced almonds or pecans before baking.