Burnt Cream French Toast
A delightful twist on classic French toast with a caramelized sugar crust that adds an enchanting burnt cream note.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of brioche or challah bread (12–14 slices)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (or vanilla bean paste)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (or nutmeg)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Slice the bread into thick slices and arrange in a greased baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread and press down to absorb. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until set and golden brown. Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Sprinkle sugar on top and caramelize with a torch or broiler.
- Serve with fresh berries, powdered sugar, and maple syrup.
Notes
Use day-old bread for better custard absorption. Soaking overnight improves flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
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