Crème Brûlée French Toast (Marry Me French Toast)
Indulge in the luxurious delight of Crème Brûlée French Toast, a perfect blend of fluffy brioche and a decadent caramelized topping. This gourmet breakfast dish is ideal for special occasions or leisurely weekend brunches. With its rich vanilla flavors and impressive presentation, you’ll wow your guests while enjoying every bite. Easy to prepare yet elegant, this recipe transforms traditional French toast into an unforgettable treat that suits any celebration.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 dash salt
- 7 large egg yolks (3 for crème brûlée topping and 4 for egg mixture)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for crème brûlée topping)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or vanilla paste)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for egg mixture)
- ½ cup milk
- 1 16-ounce loaf of thick-sliced brioche bread
- 3 tablespoons butter (for the griddle)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (for brulee topping)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy whipping cream, salt, egg yolks, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
- In another bowl, combine remaining egg yolks with heavy cream, milk, and vanilla extract; whisk until blended.
- Slice brioche into thick pieces; soak each slice in the egg mixture for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Heat a non-stick griddle over medium heat and melt butter; cook soaked brioche slices for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Sprinkle granulated sugar over cooked slices and caramelize using a kitchen torch or under the broiler briefly.
- Serve warm with a drizzle of crème anglaise sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 220mg