Description
Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast is a rich and indulgent breakfast dish prepared the night before, making your mornings easier and your breakfast deliciously satisfying. The caramel-like base of butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup, combined with custard-soaked French bread, results in a golden, flavorful toast that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch slices
- 5 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Grand Marnier (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar, for serving
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with the brown sugar and corn syrup, stirring until smooth. Pour the mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly to coat the bottom.
- Arrange the bread slices in the baking dish in a single layer, squeezing them slightly to fit.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, vanilla extract, Grand Marnier (if using), and salt. Pour the mixture evenly over the bread slices.
- Cover the baking dish with cling film and refrigerate overnight, allowing the bread to soak up the custard.
- The next morning, preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.
- Bake, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the custard is set.
- Let the French toast cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.
Notes
- For a citrus twist, add Grand Marnier to the custard mixture.
- Ensure the bread slices are evenly soaked in the custard for best results.
- Serve with fresh fruits or syrup for added flavor
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 310mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 210mg