Crème Brûlée French Toast Recipe
Toffee Custard, Fresh Bananas, Whipped Cream, Dark Chocolate Crunch
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Ingredients
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Custard
French Toast
Toppings
Method
Custard Preparation
- 1
Make the Custard
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, vanilla extract, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well combined. Set aside.
French Toast Cooking
- 2
Soak the Bread
Dip each slice of thick-cut bread into the custard mixture, ensuring they are fully coated. Allow them to soak for at least 5 minutes.
- 3
Cook the French Toast
In a large skillet or griddle, melt the butter over medium heat. Cook the soaked bread slices in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
Topping Assembly
- 4
Prepare the Bananas
Slice the bananas into rounds.
- 5
Assemble the Dish
Place two pieces of French toast on a plate, top with sliced bananas and a generous dollop of whipped cream. Sprinkle dark chocolate over the top.
- 6
Caramelize
Sprinkle granulated sugar over the whipped cream and use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until it forms a crispy crust. If you don't have a torch, you can place the assembled dish under a broiler for a couple of minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
