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Creme Brulee French Toast

A recipe for Creme Brulee French Toast! Thick slices of bread are soaked in a creamy custard, coated with a brown sugar butter mixture, and baked until golden and bubbly.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine N/A
Keyword breakfast, brunch, creme brulee, creme brulee french toast, french toast
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
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Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6 Slices

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
  • 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 slices Challah or Brioche 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) thick

Creme Brulee Topping:

  • 4 tablespoons (60 grams) unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) light brown sugar

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, cream, milk, vanilla extract, orange zest, and salt until smooth.
  • Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • Arrange the bread slices in a single layer in a deeply rimmed baking sheet or tray.
  • Pour the custard mixture over the slices and allow to soak for 30 minutes, flipping the bread over at the 15 minute mark.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar. Line a large baking sheet with parchment. 
  • Remove each slice of bread from the tray of custard, allow the excess to drip off, and place 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) apart on the parchment-lined baking sheet. 
  • Brush each side of the bread slices with the brown sugar mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the tops are golden and bubbly, about 20 minutes total and flipping the slices halfway through. 
  • Serve the Creme Brulee French Toast warm with powdered sugar, maple syrup, whipped cream, and other desired toppings.