Description
A delicious and indulgent Crème Brûlée French Toast Casserole that combines the rich flavors of crème brûlée with the comforting texture of French toast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices of thick-cut brioche or challah bread, cut into cubes
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Add the cubed bread to the egg mixture, gently folding to ensure all pieces are coated. Allow the mixture to sit for about 15 minutes to soak.
- Pour the bread mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and a pinch of cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Let the casserole cool for about 10 minutes before serving. For a crispy top, you can use a kitchen torch to caramelize the brown sugar topping just before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a splash of maple syrup to the egg mixture.
- You can also substitute half of the heavy cream with flavored creamers like vanilla or caramel for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 200mg