This Crème Brûlée French Toast is indulgent and elegant—crispy caramelized sugar on top, soft custardy bread inside, and bursting with vanilla flavor. Perfect for brunch or a special breakfast treat!
⏱ Prep Time
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Cook: 10–12 minutes
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Total: ~22 minutes
Servings: 4
🍳 Equipment
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Mixing bowl
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Whisk
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Skillet or griddle
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Torch or broiler
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Spatula
🥘 Ingredients
Custard Mixture
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4 large eggs
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1 cup heavy cream
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½ cup milk
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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¼ tsp salt
French Toast
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8 slices thick bread (brioche, challah, or Texas toast)
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2 tbsp butter (for cooking)
Topping
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¼ cup granulated sugar (for brûlée topping)
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Fresh berries (optional)
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Maple syrup (optional)
📝 Ingredient Notes
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Thick bread works best to hold the custard.
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Heavy cream creates a rich, creamy interior.
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A torch gives that authentic brûlée caramelized top; broiler works as an alternative.
👩🍳 Instructions
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Make custard: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
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Soak bread: Dip each bread slice into the custard mixture, letting it soak for 20–30 seconds per side.
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Cook French toast: Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook soaked bread 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
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Caramelize topping: Sprinkle granulated sugar evenly over the cooked French toast. Use a torch to caramelize sugar until golden and crispy. (Or place under broiler for 1–2 minutes, watching carefully.)
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Serve: Top with fresh berries or maple syrup if desired. Serve immediately.
🧮 Nutrition Facts (per serving, approx.)
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Calories: 380
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Protein: 10g
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Fat: 22g
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Carbohydrates: 34g
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Sugar: 18g
💡 Tips & Variations
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Extra creamy: Add 1 tbsp mascarpone or cream cheese to custard mixture.
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Flavored twist: Add a pinch of cinnamon or orange zest.
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Chocolate version: Drizzle melted chocolate over caramelized sugar.
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Keto-friendly: Use almond flour bread and sugar-free sweetener for topping (perfect for your keto audience 😉).
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Make ahead: Prepare custard-soaked bread in the fridge for up to 2 hours before cooking.
