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creme brulee french toast

Creme Brulee French Toast Recipe

A rich creme brulee french toast with caramelized sugar base and custardy bread—perfect for holidays, brunch, and special breakfasts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 460
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Caramel Base
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp corn syrup or honey
  • For the French Toast
  • 1 loaf brioche or challah bread thick sliced
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1½ cups heavy cream or whole milk
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a saucepan, melt butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup over medium heat until smooth. Pour evenly into a greased baking dish.
  3. Arrange bread slices tightly over the caramel layer.
  4. In a bowl, whisk eggs, cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until fully combined.
  5. Pour custard mixture evenly over the bread, pressing gently so it absorbs.
  6. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until puffed, set, and lightly golden.
  7. Let rest for 5 minutes, then invert or serve caramel-side up.

Notes

  • Day-old bread works best for soaking
  • Do not overbake; center should stay custardy
  • Can be assembled the night before and baked in the morning
  • Serve immediately for best caramel texture