Crème Brûlée French Toast: A Decadent Breakfast Delight
Indulge in the rich flavors of Crème Brûlée French Toast, the perfect breakfast treat that brings together the classic dessert and a morning favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf brioche bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Slice the brioche bread into thick slices.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, vanilla extract, granulated sugar, and salt.
- Soak the bread slices in the egg mixture for about 2 minutes on each side.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt a little butter.
- Cook the soaked bread slices until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Sprinkle brown sugar on top of the cooked slices and use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm with your choice of toppings.
Notes
- For best results, soak the bread overnight in the mixture.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with fresh berries or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Crème Brûlée French Toast, breakfast, brunch, dessert-inspired