Description
A creamy and caramelized French toast that’s easy to make and perfect for brunch, featuring a delicious burnt sugar finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of brioche or challah, sliced into 1-inch thick pieces
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Granulated sugar for caramelizing
Instructions
- Slice the bread and lay it snugly in a greased 9×13 dish.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Pour custard over bread, pressing slices to submerge. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until set.
- Sprinkle a layer of sugar across the top and caramelize using a kitchen torch or under a broiler.
- Allow to cool slightly, then slice and serve with berries, powdered sugar, and syrup.
Notes
Use a kitchen torch or broiler for the sugar caramelization, and feel free to adjust ingredients for dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 150mg