Description
Crème Brûlée French Toast Casserole is the ultimate breakfast treat, combining the creamy sweetness of custard with a caramelized sugar topping. Perfect for brunch or special occasions, this dish is easy to prepare ahead of time, allowing you to impress guests with minimal effort. Picture golden bread soaked in rich custard and topped with a delightful crunch—each bite is pure indulgence that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups day-old French bread or brioche, cubed
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and place them in the baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes and gently fold to combine. Let it soak for 15 minutes.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
- Remove from oven; sprinkle brown sugar on top and use a kitchen torch to caramelize until crispy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (137g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 200mg