Crème Brûlée French Toast : Rich, Custardy & Caramelized to Perfection
This Crème Brûlée French Toast is breakfast turned into a luxurious treat. Thick slices of bread soak up a rich custard before baking into golden, caramelized perfection. With a crackly sugar top and melt-in-your-mouth texture, it’s the perfect dish for brunch, holidays, or anytime you want to impress without the fuss. Sweet, elegant, and unforgettable!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- chill time: 4 hours+
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours
- Yield: 6–8 1x
Ingredients
1 loaf brioche or challah bread, sliced thick
½ cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp corn syrup (or maple syrup)
5 large eggs
1½ cups whole milk
½ cup heavy cream
1 tbsp vanilla extract
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
2–3 tbsp granulated sugar (for brûlée topping)
Instructions
In a saucepan, melt butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup until smooth. Pour into a greased 9×13” baking dish.
Arrange bread slices tightly over the caramel layer.
In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon. Pour over the bread evenly.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until puffed and golden.
Optional: Sprinkle granulated sugar on top and broil for 1–2 minutes or torch to caramelize.
Let sit 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Fat: 26g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Protein: 10g