Crème Brûlée French Toast
This Crème Brûlée French Toast elevates your breakfast with a rich, creamy texture and a caramelized top, perfect for special occasions.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- whisk
- large bowl
- spatula
Ingredients
Butter and Sugar Mixture
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar, divided
- ½ cup maple syrup
Egg Mixture
- 5 large eggs
- 1 ¾ cups whole milk, half-and-half, or heavy cream or a combination
- 2 tablespoons orange liqueur such as Grand Marnier or Cointreau (optional)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Bread
- 1 1-pound loaf white sandwich bread, challah, or brioche uncut
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat the oven to 375°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Whisk melted unsalted butter, ½ cup of the granulated sugar, and maple syrup together in a large bowl until a paste forms. Scrape onto the baking sheet and spread into an even layer.
- Whisk eggs, dairy of choice, the remaining granulated sugar, orange liqueur if using, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt together in the now-empty bowl until fully combined.
- Cut the bread loaf crosswise into ¾-inch to 1-inch-thick slices. Soak the bread slices in the mixture for 10 to 15 seconds per side. Place in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake until the tops are golden-brown and the sugar paste is bubbling, approximately 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and broil until bubbling and darkened slightly, about 2 to 4 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 15IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
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