Crème Brûlée French Toast
This decadent Crème Brûlée French Toast features golden-brown, custardy French toast topped with a crispy, caramelized sugar crust. It’s a luxurious twist on the classic breakfast dish, perfect for brunch or special occasions.
Ingredients
For the Custard:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
For the French Toast:
- 8 slices thick bread like brioche or challah
- 2 tbsp butter for frying
For the Topping:
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- Whisk eggs, milk, cream, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
- Soak bread slices in the custard mixture for 1–2 minutes on each side.
- Cook bread slices in butter over medium heat until golden brown, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Place French toast on a baking sheet, sprinkle with brown and granulated sugar, and broil for 2–3 minutes until caramelized.
- Serve warm, optionally topping with maple syrup, berries, or whipped cream.