Description
A luxurious twist on traditional French toast, combining rich custard with a caramelized sugar crust to create a delightful breakfast experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf brioche or French bread (about 12–16 oz / 350–450 g), sliced into thick slices
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
- 1/2 cup milk (120 ml) — whole or 2%
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional granulated sugar for caramelizing (about 2–4 tablespoons)
Instructions
- Slice the bread into thick slices and arrange them in a greased baking dish, fitting snugly but not tightly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread slices, pressing gently to soak.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Let the dish sit at room temperature for 15–20 minutes.
- Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes until custard is set and top is golden.
- Once baked, sprinkle sugar over each slice and use a kitchen torch to caramelize until golden and crisp.
- Serve warm with fresh berries, powdered sugar, or maple syrup.
Notes
Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge overnight for a stress-free breakfast. For a lighter custard, substitute heavy cream with whole milk + half-and-half.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 535
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 375mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 300mg