🍮 Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast Recipe 🍓✨
This Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast is a luxurious breakfast treat! Thick slices of brioche soak in a rich custard overnight, then bake to perfection with a caramelized, crispy sugar topping.
Ingredients for Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast:
For the caramel base:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp corn syrup or honey
For the custard:
- 6 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 tsp salt
For assembly:
- 1 loaf brioche or challah bread, sliced thick
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for brûlée topping)
For garnish:
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh berries
- Maple syrup
Instructions for Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast:
1. Make the caramel base: In a small saucepan, melt butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup over medium heat until smooth. Pour into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. Prepare the custard: In a bowl, whisk eggs, heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until fully combined.
3. Assemble the dish: Arrange bread slices over the caramel layer. Pour custard over the bread, ensuring all pieces are soaked. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
4. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and set.
5. Caramelize the top: Sprinkle granulated sugar over the baked toast and use a kitchen torch to caramelize until crispy. Alternatively, broil for 2-3 minutes, watching closely.
6. Serve: Dust with powdered sugar, top with fresh berries, and drizzle with maple syrup.
Pro Tip:
For extra crunch, add chopped pecans or almonds to the caramel layer before adding the bread!
This Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast is rich, buttery, and irresistibly caramelized—perfect for brunch! 🍮🍓✨
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