Description
Deliciously decadent French toast with a caramelized sugar topping, perfect for brunch or a special breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick slices brioche or challah bread
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Butter or oil, for cooking
- 2–3 tablespoons brown sugar, for brûlée topping
- Fresh berries or powdered sugar, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Dip each slice of bread into the custard mixture, ensuring both sides are fully coated.
- Cook slices for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Sprinkle a thin, even layer of brown sugar on top of each slice. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize until crispy and golden.
- Serve immediately, topped with fresh berries or a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- This recipe can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free bread.
- For an extra dessert-like touch, consider adding chocolate chips to the batter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 220mg