Description
A decadent French toast with a caramelized sugar topping, inspired by crème brûlée.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick slices brioche or challah bread
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for cooking)
- 4 tbsp granulated sugar (for brûlée topping)
- Maple syrup, for serving
- Fresh thyme or mint (optional garnish)
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, milk, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Dip each slice of brioche into the custard mixture, allowing it to soak for about 15–20 seconds per side.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the soaked bread slices for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer French toast to a heat-safe plate and sprinkle an even layer of granulated sugar on top.
- Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until golden and crisp (or broil briefly, watching closely).
- Serve immediately with maple syrup and garnish if desired.
Notes
- Use stale bread for better absorption.
- Adjust sugar to taste.
- Watch closely when caramelizing to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 320mg