Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast
This Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast is the perfect indulgent breakfast or brunch! The rich caramel base and creamy custard-soaked bread bake to golden perfection, making it a show-stopper at any gathering. Add a dusting of powdered sugar, fresh berries, and maple syrup for the ultimate treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 55 minutes (including refrigeration)
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Holiday
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Caramel Base:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- For the French Toast:
- 1 loaf French bread or brioche, cut into 1-inch slices
- 5 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For Topping (Optional):
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh berries
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Make the Caramel Base: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and corn syrup, cooking until the mixture is smooth and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes. Pour the caramel mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Arrange the Bread: Layer the slices of French bread or brioche over the caramel base, slightly overlapping as needed.
- Make the Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble the Dish: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread slices, ensuring all the pieces are soaked.
- Refrigerate: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the dish from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 20 minutes. Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
- Serve: Allow the French toast to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with fresh berries and maple syrup.
Notes
- Make sure to refrigerate overnight for the best results, allowing the bread to fully soak in the custard mixture.
- Brioche will give a richer flavor, but French bread works perfectly well.
- For a crispy top, you can broil it for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 150mg