Description
A luxurious twist on traditional French toast, infused with creamy custard and topped with a crunchy caramelized crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of brioche bread, sliced
- 6 large eggs, whisked
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for topping)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Fresh berries (for serving)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and arrange the brioche slices in a single layer.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the brioche slices and press gently to soak.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a small bowl.
- Spread the brown sugar mixture evenly over the soaked bread.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar, topped with fresh berries and maple syrup.
Notes
For best results, use day-old brioche and allow adequate soaking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 200mg