Description
An irresistibly creamy French toast dish with the flavors of crème brûlée, perfect for brunch or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of brioche or challah bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Granulated sugar for caramelizing
Instructions
- Slice the brioche or challah into thick slices and arrange them in a greased baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread slices, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) while the bread soaks.
- Bake the soaked bread for 30-35 minutes or until golden and set.
- Cool slightly, sprinkle granulated sugar on top, and caramelize using a kitchen torch.
- Serve warm with fresh berries or syrup.
Notes
For best results, soak the bread overnight and serve immediately after caramelizing the sugar.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 290mg