Name: Hot and Hot Fish Clubs French Toast Brûlée Recipe
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 4 slices thick slices of brioche bread; 2 large eggs; 1 cup milk; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tbs sugar; 2 tbs butter; 1 cup sugar; 1 tbs water; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 cups whole milk; 3 tbs sugar; 1 tbs lemon juice; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup coffee; 1 cup heavy cream; 4 large egg yolks; 1 tbs sugar

Method

French Toast

Prepare the Egg Mixture

In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and sugar until well combined.

Soak the Bread

Dip each slice of brioche bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated. Allow to soak for a few minutes.

Cook the French Toast

In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook the soaked brioche slices for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Brûlée the Top

Sprinkle a thin layer of sugar on top of each slice and use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until bubbly and golden.

Caramel

Make the Caramel

In a saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then let it cook without stirring until it turns golden brown.

Add Cream

Carefully add heavy cream to the caramel, whisking continuously until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Milk Sherbet

Mix Ingredients

In a bowl, whisk together whole milk, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until sugar is dissolved.

Chill and Freeze

Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a sherbet consistency. Transfer to a container and freeze until firm.

Coffee Anglaise

Prepare the Coffee

Brew coffee and let it cool slightly.

Make the Anglaise

In a saucepan, combine coffee, heavy cream, egg yolks, and sugar. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Strain and cool.