Description
Indulge in the luxurious combination of rich custard and crispy caramelized sugar with this decadent Creme Brulee French Toast. Perfect for a special brunch, this dish will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
- Brioche or Challah bread, thick slices
- Large eggs
- Extra egg yolks
- Heavy cream
- Granulated sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Superfine sugar (castor sugar)
- Unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare Your Bread: If it’s not already stale, lightly toast your slices in a warm oven at 250°F (120°C) for 10-15 minutes or leave them out on a rack for a few hours. Cut your brioche or challah into thick slices, about 1 to 1.5 inches thick.
- Whisk the Custard: In a wide, shallow dish, whisk together your eggs, extra egg yolks, heavy cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined and the sugar has dissolved.
- Soak the Bread: Place your bread slices into the custard mixture, pressing them down gently to ensure they are fully submerged. Let them soak for at least 15-20 minutes per side.
- Preheat and Cook: Preheat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a knob of unsalted butter and let it melt. Transfer the soaked bread slices to the hot pan.
- Cook the French Toast: Cook for about 3-4 minutes per side until each side is golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare for Brûlée: Transfer the French toast slices to a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
- Caramelize the Sugar: Sprinkle about 1-2 teaspoons of superfine sugar evenly over the top of each slice. Using a culinary torch, hold the flame a few inches above the sugar until it melts and caramelizes. Alternatively, broil the sugared French toast slices on a baking sheet for 1-3 minutes.
- Serve Immediately: Let the caramelized sugar cool for a minute or two to harden. Serve your Creme Brulee French Toast immediately, with fresh berries, whipped cream, or powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
Keywords: For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk or rich oat milk creamer. You can also add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the custard for extra flavor.