Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast
A luxurious breakfast delight with a custardy texture, caramelized top, and a hint of maple sweetness. Perfect for a decadent morning treat!
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Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread sliced into 1-inch thick pieces
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar plus extra for the topping
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter scattered on top before baking
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Generously butter a 9x13-inch baking dish and arrange the bread slices in a single layer within the dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, whole milk, vanilla extract, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread slices to soak them thoroughly.
- Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight to let the bread absorb the flavors fully.
- In the morning, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and remove the baking dish from the refrigerator.
- Scatter pieces of butter over the soaked bread and sprinkle a little extra granulated sugar on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the bread is puffed and golden.
- For an extra treat, sprinkle additional granulated sugar on top and broil for a few minutes until caramelized.
- Serve warm with maple syrup on the side.
Notes
This dish can be prepared the night before for a stress-free breakfast in the morning. For extra flavor, add a dash of orange zest to the custard mixture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1peopleCalories: 575kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 17.5gFat: 20.2gSaturated Fat: 9.7gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 192mgSodium: 392mgFiber: 1.3gSugar: 28.3g