Creme Brulee French Toast: An Indulgent Weekend Delight
A rich and creamy take on classic French toast, perfect for special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf brioche bread
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Slice the brioche bread into thick pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Soak the bread slices in the egg mixture for about 5 minutes on each side.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt some butter.
- Cook the soaked bread slices until golden brown on both sides.
- Prepare a caramelized sugar topping by sprinkling sugar over the cooked French toast and using a kitchen torch to melt it.
- Serve warm with fresh berries.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a mix of milk and cream.
- Serve with syrup or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
Keywords: Creme Brulee French Toast, French Toast, Breakfast, Dessert