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Crème Brûlée French Toast

This luxurious Crème Brûlée French Toast features a rich custard-soaked brioche base topped with a crackly caramelized sugar crust, served with warm crème anglaise.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: French
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crème anglaise sauce
  • 2 cups Heavy whipping cream
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 4 large Egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract or vanilla paste
For the French toast
  • 4 large Egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract or vanilla paste
  • 8 slices Brioche bread, thick sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Butter, for the griddle
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar, for the brûlée topping

Method
 

Prepare Crème Anglaise
  1. Heat the heavy whipping cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat, adding a pinch of salt, until steaming hot but not boiling.
  2. Whisk the egg yolks and granulated sugar together in a separate bowl until pale and thick.
  3. Slowly drizzle the hot cream into the egg mixture while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
  4. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
  5. Stir in the vanilla extract or vanilla paste and set aside.
Prepare French Toast
  1. Preheat a griddle or skillet over medium heat.
  2. Whisk together egg yolks, heavy cream, milk, and vanilla in a shallow dish until smooth.
  3. Soak each slice of brioche in the custard mixture briefly on both sides.
  4. Melt butter on the griddle and cook the soaked brioche slices until golden brown, flipping once.
  5. Sprinkle granulated sugar over the cooked slices and caramelize with a kitchen torch or under the broiler.
  6. Serve immediately with warm crème anglaise poured over the top.

Notes

Best served fresh. For variations, consider adding fresh berries, salted caramel, or crumbled bacon as toppings. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.