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Crème Brûlée French Toast

Baked custard-style French toast topped with a crackly caramelized sugar crust, perfect for brunch and holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

French Toast Base
  • 1 loaf brioche bread thick sliced
  • 5 eggs large
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar divided
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Baking dish
  • Kitchen torch

Method
 

  1. Butter a baking dish and arrange bread inside.
  2. Whisk custard ingredients until smooth.
  3. Pour custard over bread and refrigerate overnight.
  4. Bake until puffed and golden.
  5. Sprinkle sugar and torch until caramelized.

Notes

Best served immediately after caramelizing sugar.