Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast: Indulgent Twist with Turkey Bacon
Indulge in a deliciously creamy twist on classic French toast, featuring rich crème brûlée flavors and savory turkey bacon. Perfect for a special brunch!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices brioche bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, for topping
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, milk, vanilla extract, granulated sugar, and salt.
- Arrange brioche slices in a greased baking dish and pour the egg mixture over them. Ensure all pieces are soaked.
- Sprinkle crumbled turkey bacon over the top.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the dish uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Sprinkle brown sugar on top and use a kitchen torch to caramelize.
- Serve warm with syrup.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use half-and-half instead of milk.
- Pair with fresh fruit for added freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 540
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 180
Keywords: Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast, breakfast, brunch, French toast