Description
This Overnight Creme Brulee French Toast recipe is a delightful twist on a classic breakfast favorite. With a rich caramelized topping and a creamy custard center, it’s the perfect dish for a special morning treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Caramel Topping:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons corn syrup
French Toast:
- 12 slices thickly sliced bread (day-old or stale bread recommended; French bread works great)
- 5 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups half and half cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- dash of cinnamon
Instructions
- Caramel Topping: In a small saucepan, melt butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup over medium heat until smooth, stirring occasionally.
- Prepare French Toast: Pour the caramel mixture onto a large, greased jelly roll pan (18x13x1″). Spread it around to cover the surface.
- Assemble French Toast: Place 12 slices of bread in a single layer to cover the pan.
- Prepare Custard Mixture: In a bowl, mix together eggs, cream, salt, vanilla, and cinnamon. Spoon this mixture over each piece of bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Bake French Toast: Bake the French toast, uncovered, at 350 degrees for about 25-30 minutes.
- Serve: Remove from the pan and serve hot. Top with syrup, whipped cream, fresh fruit, powdered sugar, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of Grand Marnier or orange zest to the custard mixture.
- Make sure to use day-old or stale bread for the best texture and absorption of the custard.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Creme Brulee French Toast, Overnight French Toast, Breakfast Recipe, French Toast Casserole
