Burnt Cream French Toast
A delightful twist on the classic breakfast favorite, featuring thick slices of French bread soaked in rich custard and topped with a crispy caramelized sugar crust.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 155 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of French bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Sugar for caramelizing
Instructions
- Slice the French bread into thick slices and place them in a greased baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread slices, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the French toast for 30-35 minutes until golden and set.
- Once baked, sprinkle sugar on top and use a kitchen torch to caramelize until golden and crisp.
- Serve warm, optionally with fresh berries or whipped cream.
Notes
For the best results, use day-old French bread for better absorption and soak the mixture overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 260mg
Keywords: French toast, breakfast, brunch, custard, baked
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