Description
Rich and custardy French toast with a caramelized sugar topping inspired by classic crème brûlée.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf brioche or challah bread, sliced thick
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk or almond or oat milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Slice bread and arrange in a greased baking dish
- Whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt
- Pour custard over bread and press gently to soak
- Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight
- Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes until set
- Broil briefly if desired for color
- Sprinkle sugar on top and caramelize with torch or broiler
Notes
- Use whole grain or gluten-free bread if desired
- Lower-fat dairy can reduce calories
- Honey or sugar substitutes may replace granulated sugar
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 165mg