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Crème Brûlée French Toast

Crème Brûlée French Toast
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Crème Brûlée French Toast combines the creamy richness of traditional crème brûlée custard with the crispy caramelized sugar topping and fluffy French toast base. This elegant yet easy-to-make dish is perfect for a luxurious weekend breakfast or brunch, offering a delightful texture contrast and customizable flavors using simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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Bread

  • 6 thick slices of brioche or challah bread

Custard Mixture

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1 vanilla bean, scraped
  • Pinch of salt

For Cooking and Topping

  • Unsalted butter (for frying)
  • Granulated sugar (for caramelizing topping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the custard mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract (or vanilla bean), and a pinch of salt until smooth and fully combined. This custard delivers the rich and creamy texture essential to the dish.
  2. Soak the bread: Slice the bread thickly and dip each piece into the custard mixture, soaking evenly but avoiding over-saturation to prevent sogginess. Let each slice absorb the custard for about 30 seconds per side for optimal custard penetration.
  3. Cook the French toast: Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt a generous pat of unsalted butter. Fry each soaked bread slice until golden brown and crispy on both sides, approximately 3-4 minutes per side, locking in the custard and creating a textured crust.
  4. Caramelize the sugar topping: Sprinkle a thin, even layer of granulated sugar over the cooked French toast slices. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar carefully until it forms a crisp, golden crust like classic crème brûlée. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  5. Serve immediately: Plate the Crème Brûlée French Toast while the caramelized sugar is warm and crackly to enjoy the ideal contrast of textures and flavors.

Notes

  • Use day-old bread for better custard absorption without falling apart.
  • Thick slices are crucial for holding the custard and delivering a rich bite.
  • Soak each slice evenly to prevent sogginess while maintaining creaminess.
  • Use a kitchen torch on moderate flame for uniform caramelization without burning.
  • Serve immediately to preserve the crisp caramelized sugar topping.

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