Baked Creme Brûlée French Toast Recipe
Brioche soaked in crème brulee custard base, with a brulee raw sugar top paired with a berry compote.
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Ingredients
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French Toast
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Custard
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- 2
Soak the Brioche
Arrange the brioche slices in a baking dish and pour the custard mixture over the bread. Make sure all slices are evenly soaked. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- 3
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Bake the French Toast
Remove the brioche from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until set and lightly golden.
- 5
Caramelize the Sugar
Sprinkle raw sugar evenly over the top of the baked French toast and use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until it forms a crispy layer.
- 6
Make the Berry Compote
In a small saucepan, combine mixed berries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the berries break down and the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- 7
Serve
Slice the baked French toast and serve warm with the berry compote drizzled on top.
