Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast
Indulge your senses and elevate your mornings with the sumptuous aroma of coffee mingling with the anticipation of a lavish breakfast. Picture basking in the gentle morning sunlight, savoring each moment without the usual hustle and bustle. Enter Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast, a culinary masterpiece that revolutionizes leisurely mornings, offering a harmonious fusion of breakfast comfort and dessert extravagance. What sets this dish apart? The majority of the preparation is completed the night before, allowing you to relish in precious extra sleep without compromising on flavor.
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Recipe Revamp: Ingredients for Culinary Excellence
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Ingredients | Quantity |
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French bread (sliced 1-inch thick) | 1 loaf |
Large eggs | 5 |
Half-and-half | 1 cup |
Whole milk | 1 cup |
Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
Granulated sugar | 2/3 cup + extra for topping |
Ground cinnamon | 1/4 teaspoon |
Ground nutmeg | 1/4 teaspoon |
Unsalted butter | 1/4 cup |
Maple syrup | for serving |
Cooking Instructions: Elevate Your Culinary Journey
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- Preparation: Begin by generously buttering a 9×13-inch baking dish. Arrange the French bread slices in a snug, single layer within the dish.
- Egg Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, milk, vanilla extract, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until the mixture is thoroughly combined.
- Soak the Bread: Carefully pour the egg mixture over the arranged bread slices, ensuring each slice is fully immersed in the luscious blend.
- Overnight Infusion: Cover the baking dish and allow the flavors to meld harmoniously as it rests in the refrigerator overnight.
- Morning Preparation: Upon awakening, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Uncover the dish, and dot the French toast with butter, followed by a sprinkle of additional sugar for that extra caramelized touch.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake the assembled dish for 35-40 minutes, or until it becomes puffed and golden brown, tantalizing your senses with its enticing aroma.
- Brûlée Finish: For the pièce de résistance, sprinkle a generous amount of sugar over the baked toast and broil it briefly until it achieves a delightful caramelized topping.
- Serve with Finesse: Present your masterpiece warm, accompanied by maple syrup and your preferred choice of sides, and savor the symphony of flavors that await.