Description
If you’re craving a breakfast that’s both indulgent and easy to prepare, this Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast is the perfect recipe for you! With a rich custard base and a golden, crispy top, it combines all the best elements of crème brûlée and French toast into one delicious dish. Best of all, it’s prepped the night before—meaning a stress-free, tasty breakfast awaits you in the morning!
Ingredients
- 6 slices of thick-cut bread (preferably brioche or challah)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing the baking dish)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Bread:
Slice your bread into thick pieces (about 1.5 inches thick). Place them in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, ensuring they fit snugly together.
2. Make the Custard:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until fully combined. Pour this custard mixture evenly over the bread, pressing the bread down gently to make sure it absorbs the custard.
3. Refrigerate Overnight:
Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate overnight, allowing the bread to soak up all the custard goodness.
4. Bake:
The next morning, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Uncover the dish and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the French toast is golden on top and slightly puffed. If you want extra crispiness, broil it for 1-2 minutes at the end.
5. Serve and Enjoy:
Remove from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar and top with fresh berries, maple syrup, or whipped cream as desired.
Notes
- You can substitute brioche or challah bread with any sturdy bread, but a soft, slightly sweet bread will give the best results.
- This dish can be prepped the night before and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 215mg