Description
A decadent Crème Brûlée French Toast casserole featuring custard-soaked brioche and a caramelized sugar crust for the perfect gourmet brunch sensation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices brioche or challah bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar (topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish and arrange sliced brioche or challah.
- Whisk eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Pour custard over the bread, pressing gently to soak. Refrigerate 30 minutes or overnight.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until golden and set. Broil 2–3 minutes for extra crispness.
- Sprinkle sugar on top and caramelize with a torch or broiler until crisp.
- Cool slightly and serve with berries, powdered sugar, or maple syrup.
Notes
Use brioche for best texture; torch in circular motions for even caramelization.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Crème Brûlée French Toast, breakfast casserole, caramelized brunch delight, easy french toast bake