Creme Brulee French Toast
Description
Custardy bread with a caramelized sugar top, just like the dessert. Rich, sweet, and elegant—ideal for brunch entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup 6 french bread
- 5 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon brandy-based orange liqueur (such as grand marnier®) 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Mix in brown sugar and corn syrup, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Remove crusts from bread, and arrange in the baking dish in a single layer. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, vanilla extract, orange brandy, and salt. Pour over the bread. Cover, and chill at least 8 hours, or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove the dish from the refrigerator, and bring to room temperature.
- Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until puffed and lightly browned.
