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Generously butter a 9×13-inch baking dish Recipe

Generously butter a 9×13-inch baking dish Recipe
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Indulge in a decadent breakfast with this Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast recipe. It’s a perfect blend of creamy custard-soaked bread with a caramelized sugar topping that will elevate your morning meal to a whole new level.

Ingredients

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French Toast:

  • 1 loaf French bread, sliced 1-inch thick
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for topping)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Topping:

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • Maple syrup, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the baking dish: Generously butter a 9×13-inch baking dish. Arrange the French bread slices in a single layer, slightly overlapping if necessary.
  2. Make the custard: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, milk, vanilla extract, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth and well-combined.
  3. Soak the bread: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread slices, ensuring every slice is thoroughly coated. Use a spatula or your hands to gently press the bread into the custard.
  4. Refrigerate overnight: Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight to allow the bread to absorb the custard.
  5. Bake the French toast: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and discard the plastic wrap. Dot the bread with small pieces of butter and sprinkle a light layer of sugar over the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the French toast is puffed and golden.
  6. Caramelize the sugar topping: Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool slightly. Sprinkle an even layer of granulated sugar on top of the bread. Use a kitchen torch or the broiler setting on your oven to caramelize the sugar until it is golden and crisp.
  7. Serve: Allow the French toast to cool for a few minutes before serving. Drizzle with maple syrup and enjoy!

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Keywords: French toast, Crème Brûlée, Breakfast, Overnight, Baked, Custard

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