Creme Brulee French Toast

A rich, puffy outer crust makes this baked French toast recipe well worth the time to prepare it! Use country-style bread, challah, or baguette slices.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 510 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 5 eggs
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons corn syrup
• 1 ½ cups half-and-half cream
• 6 (1-inch thick) slices French bread
• 1 teaspoon brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Mix in brown sugar and corn syrup, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Step 2

Remove crusts from bread, and arrange in the baking dish in a single layer. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, vanilla extract, orange brandy, and salt. Pour over the bread. Cover, and chill at least 8 hours, or overnight.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove the dish from the refrigerator, and bring to room temperature.

Step 4

Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until puffed and lightly browned.