Description
Crème Brûlée French Toast is a luxurious twist on the classic breakfast dish, combining the velvety flavors of crème brûlée with fluffy brioche bread. This delightful recipe features a rich custard-like base that envelops each slice of bread, creating a perfect balance of creamy and crispy textures. Topped with a caramelized sugar crust, it’s ideal for special occasions or simply indulging in a gourmet breakfast at home. Impress your family and friends with this elegant brunch option that promises to elevate your morning routine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces Brioche bread (thick sliced)
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- Butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat your griddle to medium heat.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together egg yolks, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Soak each thick slice of brioche in the mixture for a few seconds on both sides until well-coated.
- Grease the griddle with butter (if necessary) and place the soaked brioche slices on it.
- Cook until golden brown on each side, flipping only once for best results.
- Sprinkle granulated sugar over cooked slices and use a kitchen torch or broiler to caramelize until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 210mg