Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast
Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast is a decadent breakfast dish that combines the creamy richness of crème brûlée with the golden crispiness of French toast. Prepared the night before and baked in the morning, it’s perfect for a stress-free, indulgent meal.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 6 1-inch thick slices of French bread
- 5 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups half-and-half cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon brandy-based orange liqueur such as Grand Marnier
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and corn syrup, and cook until the sugar is dissolved. Pour this mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Trim the crusts off the bread and arrange the slices in a single layer in the baking dish. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, vanilla, brandy, and salt. Pour the mixture over the bread. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature.
- Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until puffed and lightly browned.