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Crème Brûlée French Toast Stack of thick brioche French toast topped with fresh berries as warm vanilla custard sauce is poured over the top.

Crème Brûlée French Toast (Marry Me Style)

Golden brioche French toast with a crackly caramelized top and silky vanilla custard poured warm over every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, French-American
Calories: 275
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream used for cooking the custard sauce
  • 1 dash salt balances sweetness in the sauce
  • 3 large egg yolks create richness and thickness
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar sweetens the custard base
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla paste adds warm vanilla flavor
  • 4 large egg yolks form the French toast custard
  • 1 cup heavy cream adds richness to the soak
  • ½ cup milk lightens the custard mixture
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or vanilla paste flavors the French toast
  • 1 16- ounce loaf brioche bread preferably thick sliced for structure
  • 3 tablespoons butter used for greasing the cooking surface
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar used for the brûléed topping

Method
 

  1. Warm the cream and salt in a saucepan over gentle heat until steaming but not boiling. prep
  2. Whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until pale, thick, and smooth. mix
  3. Slowly pour the hot cream into the egg mixture while whisking continuously. mix
  4. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook while whisking until it thickens enough to coat a spoon, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla. cook
  5. Preheat a griddle or skillet over medium heat. prep
  6. Whisk the egg yolks, cream, milk, and vanilla together in a shallow dish until combined. mix
  7. Dip each slice of brioche briefly on both sides in the custard mixture. assemble
  8. Butter the hot cooking surface and cook the soaked bread until golden on both sides, flipping once. cook
  9. Sprinkle sugar evenly over each slice and caramelize with a kitchen torch until bubbling and amber colored. finish
  10. Serve immediately with warm custard sauce spooned over the top. finish

Nutrition

Serving: 180gCalories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 107mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 858IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This is the kind of breakfast that turns an ordinary morning into something unforgettable—soft custard inside, crisp sugar on top, and pure comfort in every bite.

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