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Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast brunch

Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast Brunch You’ll Crave

Indulge in this Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast brunch recipe, transforming ordinary mornings into something extraordinary.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Brunch
Cuisine: French
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Custard
  • 1 loaf French Bread opt for stale for best results
  • 5 large Eggs fresh eggs work best
  • 1 cup Half-and-Half can substitute with non-dairy milk
  • 1 cup Whole Milk almond or coconut milk for dairy-free option
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract use pure vanilla for best flavor
  • 2/3 cup Granulated Sugar plus extra for topping
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon nutmeg is another choice
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg optional for an extra layer of flavor
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter cut into small pieces
For Serving
  • Maple Syrup for drizzling

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Kitchen Torch

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Generously butter a 9x13-inch baking dish using about 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter to coat the bottom and sides thoroughly.
  2. Layer sliced French bread in a single, slightly overlapping layer across the bottom of the dish.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 5 large eggs, 1 cup of half-and-half, 1 cup of whole milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 2/3 cup of granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg until completely smooth.
  4. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the prepared bread, pressing down with a spatula, then cover and refrigerate overnight.
  5. The next day, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), remove plastic wrap, dot with small butter pieces, and sprinkle sugar on top.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Cool for 10 minutes, then sprinkle more sugar and caramelize with a kitchen torch.
  8. Slice into servings, drizzle with warm maple syrup, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 9gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze individually wrapped slices for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven for best results.

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