Description
This Overnight Creme Brulee French Toast is a decadent twist on classic French toast, featuring a rich custard soaked bread baked with a caramelized brown sugar topping. Perfect for an indulgent breakfast or brunch, it combines creamy half and half with spices and vanilla for a luxurious flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Topping
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons corn syrup
Main Ingredients
- 12 slices thickly sliced bread (day-old or stale; French bread recommended)
- 5 eggs
- 1 ½ cups half and half cream
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- dash of cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare Topping: In a small saucepan, melt the butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup over medium heat, stirring occasionally until smooth and fully combined.
- Coat Pan: Pour the melted topping mixture onto a large greased jelly roll pan (18x13x1 inch) and spread evenly to cover the surface.
- Arrange Bread: Place 12 slices of thickly sliced bread in a single layer over the topping in the pan, covering the entire surface.
- Make Custard: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half cream, salt, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Soak Bread: Spoon the custard mixture evenly over each piece of bread in the pan, ensuring each slice is saturated. Cover the pan and refrigerate overnight for at least 8 hours.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the cover and bake the French toast uncovered for 30 minutes until set and golden.
- Serve: Remove the French toast from the pan and serve warm. Top with syrup, whipped cream, fresh fruit, powdered sugar, or toppings of your choice.
Notes
- Using day-old or stale bread helps absorb the custard better, preventing sogginess.
- French bread gives a sturdy texture that holds up well to soaking.
- You can substitute half and half with whole milk or cream depending on richness preference.
- For extra caramelization, you can broil the top briefly after baking but watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Make sure to cover the pan tightly when refrigerating overnight to avoid drying out.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
