This Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast is the perfect blend of rich custard, caramelized sugar, and buttery French bread. Prepped the night before, this indulgent, make-ahead breakfast lets you wake up to a decadent dish with a crispy caramelized topping—just like the famous crème brûlée dessert!
🛒 Ingredients
For the French Toast Base:
✔ 1 loaf French bread, sliced 1-inch thick (sturdy & soaks up custard perfectly!) 🥖
✔ 5 large eggs (for a rich custard texture!) 🥚
✔ 1 cup half-and-half (adds creaminess!) 🥛
✔ 1 cup whole milk (balances the custard!) 🥛
✔ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (enhances the flavor!) 🌿
✔ ⅔ cup granulated sugar (adds just the right sweetness!) 🍚
✔ ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (for a touch of warmth!) 🍂
✔ ¼ teaspoon salt (balances the flavors!) 🧂
For the Caramelized Topping (Brûlée Effect!):
✔ ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted 🧈
✔ ½ cup brown sugar (creates a deep, caramel-like crunch!) 🍯
✔ 2 tablespoons maple syrup (adds extra richness!) 🍁
✔ Extra granulated sugar for caramelized topping 🔥
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
