Description
Indulge in a decadent breakfast treat with this Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast recipe. A luscious caramel base topped with custard-soaked French bread, baked to perfection for a delightful morning indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Caramel Base:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
French Toast:
- 1 loaf (about 12–16 oz) French bread, sliced into 1-inch thick slices
- 5 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Caramel Base: In a small saucepan, melt butter, then stir in brown sugar and corn syrup. Cook until smooth. Pour into a greased baking dish.
- French Toast: Layer bread slices over caramel. Whisk eggs, half-and-half, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon. Pour over bread. Refrigerate overnight.
- Next morning, let dish sit, then bake at 350°F for 35–40 minutes until set. Serve with caramel spooned on top.
Notes
- Best made with slightly stale French bread for better absorption.
- Enhance with orange liqueur or nutmeg.
- Serve with berries or whipped cream for an elegant touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
