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Crème Brûlée French Toast

A delightful fusion of classic crème brûlée and French toast that offers a crunchy caramelized topping paired with soft, custard-soaked bread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: French
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the French Toast
  • 4 slices thick French bread Use day-old bread for best results.
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk Consider almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version.
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream Use plant-based heavy cream for dairy-free.
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 pinch salt
  • Sugar for caramelizing on top
Optional Toppings
  • fresh berries Enhance with berries for added flavor.
  • whipped cream A dollop of whipped cream adds richness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
  2. Place the slices of French bread in a shallow dish and pour the custard mixture over the bread, flipping once to ensure an even soak. Allow them to soak for about 5 minutes.
Cooking
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, melt a pat of butter. Add the soaked bread slices and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and caramelized.
  2. Place the cooked French toast on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle a thin layer of sugar over the top of each slice and caramelize using a kitchen torch or oven broiler until a hard, crispy layer forms.
  3. Serve the Crème Brûlée French Toast warm with optional toppings like fresh berries or whipped cream.

Notes

For perfect results, use day-old thick French bread and monitor your cooking temperature to achieve a custardy interior without burning the outside.