Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of French bread
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Additional sugar for caramelizing
Instructions
- Slice the French bread into thick pieces and arrange them in a greased baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Pour the mixture over the bread slices, ensuring they are well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 120 minutes or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes until golden and set.
- In a skillet, melt the butter and toast the edges of the baked bread.
- Sprinkle a thin layer of sugar over the tops and caramelize it with a kitchen torch until golden.
- Serve warm and enjoy your decadent breakfast!
Notes
Use day-old French bread for the best texture. Make the mixture the night before for a hassle-free morning. Experiment with flavors by adding cinnamon or nutmeg to the custard mix.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 250mg
Keywords: French toast, crème brûlée, breakfast, brunch, dessert