Burnt Cream French Toast
A decadent twist on classic French toast that combines the rich texture of crème brûlée with sweet, caramelized bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus more for topping
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 8 slices of brioche or challah
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Dip each slice of bread into the custard mixture, coating both sides and allowing it to soak for 1-2 minutes.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and arrange the soaked bread slices in a single layer, pouring any leftover custard over them.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and slightly puffed.
- Sprinkle a layer of granulated sugar on top and caramelize using a kitchen torch or by broiling for 2-3 minutes.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm with toppings like fresh fruit or whipped cream.
Notes
You can prepare the custard mixture a day ahead of time and refrigerate it overnight. Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: French toast, breakfast, brunch, creamy, caramelized
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