Creme Brulee French Toast Recipe

Name: Creme Brulee French Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 large eggs plus 2 yolks (or 6 whole eggs); 2 1/4 cups whole milk; 1/2 cup heavy cream (or use more milk); 3 tablespoons dark rum or orange juice; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 loaf challah bread, sliced 1 inch thick, preferably stale (about 1 pound); 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Servings: persons

5 large eggs plus 2 yolks (or 6 whole eggs)
2 1/4 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream (or use more milk)
3 tablespoons dark rum or orange juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 loaf challah bread, sliced 1 inch thick, preferably stale (about 1 pound)
1 cup packed light brown sugar
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1
In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, rum, vanilla, nutmeg and salt.
2
Spread bread out in 1 layer on a large rimmed baking sheet (about 11 by 17 inches).
3
Pour custard over bread, cover with plastic wrap, and let soak in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight.
4
Flip bread slices over once while they soak.
5
This can be halfway through the soaking, or about an hour before baking, whichever is more convenient.
6
Heat oven to 375 degrees.
7
In a medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar and butter.
8
Pour mixture onto another large rimmed baking sheet, using a spatula if necessary to spread into an even layer.
9
Transfer soaked bread to sugared baking sheet, placing slices on top of the brown sugar mixture.
10
Bake for about 25 minutes, or until tops are golden brown and sugar is bubbling.
11
Serve immediately while still hot, with the crunchy brown sugar side up, spooning more of pan syrup over the top.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 large eggs plus 2 yolks (or 6 whole eggs), 2 1/4 cups whole milk, 1/2 cup heavy cream (or use more milk), 3 tablespoons dark rum or orange juice, and more.

Yes, Creme Brulee French Toast falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creme Brulee French Toast

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