Overnight Creme Brulee French Toast
Thick pieces of bread caramelized in a sweet sauce and soaked overnight to have the most amazing flavor that melts in your mouth with each bite!
Serving8 servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoon corn syrup
- 12 slices thickly sliced bread, day-old or stale bread recommended; French bread works great
- 5 eggs
- 1 ½ cups half and half cream
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- dash of cinnamon
Instructions
- In a small saucepan melt butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup over medium heat until smooth, stirring occasionally.
- Pour mixture onto large, greased jelly roll pan (18x13x1"). Spread around to cover surface.
- Place 12 slices of bread in a single layer to cover pan.
- Mix together eggs, cream, salt, vanilla, and cinnamon. Spoon mixture over each piece of bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for about 25-30 minutes. Remove from pan and serve.
- Top with syrup, whipped cream, fresh fruit, powdered sugar, or topping of choice.
Notes
I like to use a loaf of French bread for this recipe, but I always make sure that its a day or two old.
Nutrition
Calories: 560 kcal · Carbohydrates: 87 g · Protein: 13 g · Fat: 18 g · Saturated Fat: 11 g · Cholesterol: 47 mg · Sodium: 696 mg · Potassium: 218 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 34 g · Vitamin A: 515 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 116 mg · Iron: 4 mg