Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast – Buttery, Caramelized, and Breakfast Bliss 🍞🔥
Wake up to pure indulgence with this Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast — a rich, custardy twist on the classic breakfast favorite. Thick slices of French bread soak overnight in a silky vanilla custard, then bake to golden perfection with a caramelized sugar topping that crackles like the iconic dessert. It’s decadent, easy to prepare ahead, and guaranteed to wow your guests at brunch or any special morning!
Ingredients
- 1 loaf of French bread, sliced into 1-inch thick pieces
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar (plus extra for topping)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- Maple syrup, for serving
Servings: 6 | Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour
