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Brûlée Crème French Toast

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A sweet, decadent French toast recipe that combines the rich flavors of crème brûlée with crispy, caramelized sugar topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 loaf of brioche or challah bread
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons butter (for cooking)
  • Brown sugar (for caramelizing)

Instructions

  1. Mix the Custard: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
  2. Prepare the Brioche: Slice the brioche bread into thick slices, about 1-1.5 inches thick.
  3. Soak the Bread: Dip each slice into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for a few seconds on each side.
  4. Heat the Skillet: Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.
  5. Cook the French Toast: Place the soaked bread slices in the skillet, cooking until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  6. Arrange for Baking: Once cooked, transfer the French toast to a baking sheet.
  7. Sprinkle Brown Sugar: Sprinkle the tops of the cooked French toast generously with brown sugar.
  8. Caramelize the Sugar: Use a kitchen torch or broiler to caramelize the brown sugar until it becomes bubbly and golden.
  9. Serve Warm: Serve your Brûlée Crème French Toast warm, offering any additional toppings you love.

Notes

This dish pairs beautifully with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or maple syrup.

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