Description
A delicious twist on traditional French toast with a creamy custard base and a caramelized sugar topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of brioche bread
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Soak each slice of brioche in the custard mixture for about 2 minutes on each side.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and melt a little butter.
- Cook each slice of soaked brioche until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Place the cooked French toast on a baking sheet.
- Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the top of each slice.
- Using a kitchen torch, caramelize the brown sugar until it melts and forms a crispy crust.
- Serve warm and enjoy your Crème Brûlée French Toast.
Notes
- Use day-old brioche for best results.
- Adjust the sugar based on your taste preference.
- Make sure to keep the flame moving when caramelizing to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Crème Brûlée French Toast, French Toast, Breakfast Recipe