Pain Perdu Recipe
Toasted brioche covered with a creamy egg custard, baked, and caramelized to perfection. This is not your regular french toast! -This dish is eggy! (please allow 25 minutes for cook time).
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
For Caramelization
Method
Preparation
- 1
Make the Custard
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- 2
Prepare the Brioche
Place the brioche slices in a baking dish. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the brioche, ensuring each slice is well soaked. Let it sit for about 10 minutes to absorb the custard.
Baking and Caramelization
- 3
Bake the Brioche
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the soaked brioche in the oven for 15 minutes.
- 4
Prepare for Caramelization
While the brioche is baking, melt the unsalted butter and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat until the mixture forms a smooth caramel.
- 5
Caramelize
After 15 minutes of baking, remove the brioche from the oven and drizzle the caramel mixture over the top. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the top is golden and caramelized.
Serving
- 6
Serve
Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm, optionally topped with whipped cream or fresh fruit.
