Description
Indulge in a luxurious breakfast experience with this Crème Brûlée French Toast recipe. Thick slices of brioche or challah bread are soaked in a rich custard mixture, pan-fried until golden, and topped with a caramelized sugar crust for a decadent twist on a classic dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Brioche or Challah Bread:
- 4 thick slices
Eggs:
- 4 large
Heavy Cream:
- 1 cup
Granulated Sugar:
- 2 Tbsp
Vanilla Extract:
- 1 tsp
Salt:
- Pinch
Additional Sugar for Bruleé Topping:
- As needed
Butter or Nonstick Spray:
- For pan
Instructions
- Prepare Custard: Whisk eggs, cream, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a shallow dish.
- Soak Bread: Dip bread slices in custard, ensuring they are fully coated but not soggy.
- Cook Bread: Pan-fry soaked bread until golden on both sides.
- Caramelize Sugar: Sprinkle sugar on top of each slice and broil or torch until caramelized.
- Serve: Garnish with toppings like fruit, whipped cream, or syrup.
Notes
- Opt for brioche or challah for a richer flavor.
- Caramelize the sugar just before serving for the best texture.
- Half-and-half can be used as a lighter alternative to cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Pan-fry + Broil or Torch Finish
- Cuisine: American-French fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Per slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
