Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of this Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast, a luscious breakfast treat that combines the richness of crème brûlée with the comfort of French toast. Perfect for a special brunch or lazy weekend mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 1 loaf French bread (about 14 oz), sliced into 1-inch thick slices
Egg Mixture:
- 5 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Optional Toppings:
- powdered sugar for serving
- fresh berries or whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Caramel Layer: In a small saucepan, melt the butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup until smooth. Pour into a greased baking dish.
- Assembling: Arrange sliced bread over the caramel layer in the dish.
- Egg Mixture: Whisk together eggs, half-and-half, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon. Pour over the bread, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
- Baking: Preheat oven, uncover the dish, let it sit, then bake until golden brown.
- Serving: Rest, invert slices to reveal caramel, or serve with optional toppings.
Notes
- You can use brioche or challah for a richer texture.
- For a crispier top, broil the casserole briefly after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
