Jun 08 2026
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Cornbread Crème Brûlée French Toast Recipe

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Time2h
Serves4

Make Cornbread Crème Brûlée French Toast Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Custard

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, vanilla extract, sugar, and salt until well combined.

  2. 2

    Soak the Cornbread

    Cut the cornbread into thick slices and place them in a baking dish. Pour the custard mixture over the cornbread, ensuring all pieces are well soaked. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.

  3. 3

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  4. 4

    Bake the French Toast

    Remove the soaked cornbread from the refrigerator. Melt the butter and pour it into a baking dish. Arrange the soaked cornbread slices in the dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and set.

  5. 5

    Prepare the Crème Brûlée Topping

    Once baked, remove the French toast from the oven. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the top of each slice. Using a kitchen torch, caramelize the sugar until it forms a crispy, golden layer. If you don’t have a torch, you can broil them in the oven for a few minutes, but watch closely to avoid burning.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve the cornbread crème brûlée French toast warm, garnished with fresh berries.

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