Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast
Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast is a luxurious breakfast dish that marries the creamy richness of crème brûlée with the comfort of classic French toast. This make-ahead recipe allows thick slices of brioche to soak in a delightful custard overnight, resulting in a perfectly crispy exterior and a gooey, flavorful inside. Finished with a caramelized sugar crust, this showstopper is sure to impress your brunch guests and elevate any morning gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices brioche bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Slice brioche bread into thick slices.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Arrange bread slices in a greased baking dish and pour custard over them, ensuring each slice is coated.
- Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight (or for at least four hours).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Sprinkle sugar on top and broil for 2-3 minutes to caramelize the sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 329
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 225mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: - Use day-old brioche for better custard absorption. - Add fresh berries or chocolate chips for extra flavor variations. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.