Indulgent Crème Brûlée French Toast Casserole
Start your day with this decadent Crème Brûlée French Toast Casserole, a delightful blend of creamy custard and crispy caramelized sugar. Perfect for brunch or special occasions, this easy-to-make dish features layers of rich flavors and a visually stunning golden crust that will have your guests clamoring for seconds. With minimal prep needed, you can impress family and friends without the fuss—just prepare the night before and bake in the morning!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf day-old French bread, cubed
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Maple syrup (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cut the day-old French bread into large cubes and place them in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, milk, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes and gently fold until fully coated. Let it soak for 15-20 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish and bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Sprinkle additional brown sugar on top after baking and use a kitchen torch to caramelize until crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: For best flavor absorption, soak the bread overnight. Experiment by adding seasonal fruits like berries or peaches for a fresh twist. If you prefer a different flavor, swap vanilla extract with almond or hazelnut extract.