Creamy & Caramelized Burnt Cream French Toast
A decadent breakfast dish featuring buttery brioche soaked in a rich custard and topped with a crispy caramelized crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (+ soaking time)
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 285 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of brioche or French bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Slice the brioche or French bread into thick slices and arrange them in a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread slices, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the unsalted butter and brush a baking dish. Layer the soaked bread slices and sprinkle the brown sugar over the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving with toppings like fresh fruits or syrup.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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