Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast
Indulge in a decadent breakfast with this Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast recipe. The rich flavors of crème brûlée infused into a classic French toast dish make for a luxurious morning treat.
- Author: Emma
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Total Time: 9 hours (includes overnight chilling)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Bread:
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- 1 loaf French bread, sliced 1-inch thick
Egg Mixture:
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- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Topping:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- Maple syrup, for serving
- Prepare the Bread: Place the sliced French bread in a single layer in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix the Egg Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, milk, vanilla extract, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour over the bread slices, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
- Bake: Preheat the oven, sprinkle butter over the soaked bread, and bake until golden brown and set.
- Serve: Sprinkle with extra sugar, torch to caramelize, and serve with maple syrup.
Notes
- You can prepare the dish the night before and bake it in the morning for a hassle-free breakfast.
- Experiment with different toppings like fresh berries or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Overnight breakfast, French toast recipe, Crème Brûlée French Toast