Description
A comforting dessert-like breakfast, this Burnt Cream French Toast features custardy slices of bread topped with a caramelized brown sugar crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of challah or French bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Butter for greasing
- Brown sugar for topping
- Fresh berries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Grease a baking dish with butter and slice the bread into thick pieces, arranging them in the dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the custard mixture over the sliced bread, ensuring each slice is well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove the dish from the refrigerator and sprinkle a layer of brown sugar over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Let sit for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh berries if desired.
Notes
Letting the French toast rest after baking allows the custard to finish setting. Serve warm with butter, maple syrup, and berries.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 220mg