Crème Brûlée French Toast
This overnight crème brûlée French toast casserole is perfect for brunch, Christmas morning, or anytime you need a breakfast casserole to serve a crowd. It's rich and creamy with a crispy, caramelized top inspired by the classic dessert!
Foto: Skinnytaste
Ingredients
- 1 cup unpacked brown sugar ((I use brown Monk fruit sugar))
- 1/4 cup water
- cooking spray
- 10 oz Challah bread (cubed)
- 7 large eggs
- 1 cup 1% milk
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Meyers rum (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon powdered sugar (for topping)
Steps
-
In a small heavy skillet melt brown sugar and water over low heat, stirring, until smooth and melted, about 1 minute, then pour half into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
-
Arrange the bread cubes in one layer in baking dish, squeezing them slightly to fit.
-
In a large bowl whisk together eggs, remaining sugar mixture, milk, half and half, vanilla, rum if using, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt until combined well and pour evenly over bread.
-
Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
-
Preheat oven to 350F and bring the bread to room temperature.
-
Bake uncovered, in middle of oven until puffed and edges are pale golden, 45 to 55 minutes. Let it rest 5 to 10 minutes.
-
Top with cinnamon and powdered sugar.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (17% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| unpacked brown sugar | 1 cup | - | - |
| water | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| cooking spray | - | - | - |
| Challah bread | 10 oz | - | - |
| eggs | 7 large | - | - |
| 1% milk | 1 cup | - | - |
| half and half | 0.5 cup | Rp 35.000/kg | Rp 4.148 |
| vanilla extract | 0.5 teaspoons | - | - |
| Meyers rum | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| ground cinnamon | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| kosher salt | 0.25 teaspoon | - | - |
| powdered sugar | 1 teaspoon | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 400 |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
Loading comments...