Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast Recipe
This Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast is a luxurious breakfast dish that combines the creamy custard texture of crème brûlée with the comforting warmth of French toast. It is assembled the night before and baked in the morning until golden and custardy, making it perfect for a leisurely weekend brunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 60 minutes (including overnight refrigeration)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 8 slices thick-cut bread (such as brioche or challah)
Custard Mixture
- 5 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the custard mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth, ensuring the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Assemble the French toast: Place the slices of bread in a baking dish in a single layer. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread slices, pressing down gently to ensure they are fully soaked.
- Refrigerate overnight: Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to allow the bread to absorb the custard thoroughly.
- Bake the French toast: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the custard is set, and the top is golden and slightly caramelized.
- Serve and enjoy: Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Optionally, sprinkle with a little extra sugar and use a kitchen torch to caramelize the top like traditional crème brûlée. Serve warm.
Notes
- For best results, use day-old bread slightly dried out to absorb the custard better.
- You can use half-and-half or cream instead of whole milk for a richer custard.
- If you like a crispier top, sprinkle sugar on top before baking or torching.
- Serve with fresh berries or maple syrup for added flavor.
Keywords: Overnight French Toast, Crème Brûlée French Toast, baked French toast, custard soaked bread, breakfast casserole
