Homemade Crème Brûlée French Toast
This Crème Brûlée French Toast is a breakfast masterpiece that brings the elegance of a classic Parisian dessert right to your morning table. Imagine thick slices of buttery brioche, soaked in a rich vanilla custard, and griddled until they achieve a deep, caramelized crunch that shatters with every forkful.
Ingredients
- 6-8 thick slices of brioche or challah bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter for the skillet
- Maple syrup or honey for drizzling
- Fresh thyme and berries for garnish
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Place bread slices in the custard and soak for 10 minutes, then flip and soak for another 10 minutes.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
- Place 2-3 slices of bread in the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the bottom is deeply caramelized and golden.
- Flip and cook for another 4 minutes on the other side.
- In the final minute, drizzle maple syrup or honey over the slices in the pan, allowing it to bubble and coat the toast.
- Repeat with the remaining bread and butter.
- Stack the slices high, garnish with fresh thyme and fruit, and serve immediately.