Description
A show-stopping breakfast bake, this Overnight Crème Brulee French Toast layers soft brioche in a silky vanilla custard over rich caramel. Prepped the night before and baked until golden and bubbly, it’s everything you love about brunch in one decadent dish.
Ingredients
Brioche bread (thick-sliced, slightly stale works best)
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar (divided)
5 large eggs
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
Maple syrup, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Make the caramel base: Melt butter with 1/2 cup brown sugar in a saucepan until bubbly. Pour into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Layer the bread: Lay slices of brioche over the caramel base, covering the surface.
- Mix custard: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, milk, vanilla, salt, and remaining brown sugar until smooth.
- Soak bread: Pour custard over the bread, pressing gently to soak. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until golden and set.
- Serve: Let rest 5 minutes, then serve warm with maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: Overnight (8 hours)
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast