OVERNIGHT CREME BRULEE FRENCH TOAST

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Delicious! Nothing like hot French toast in the morning! This recipe can be made the night before and put in the oven in the morning after bringing to room temperature. Gourmet Magazine published this recipe in their July, 1996 issue.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Breakfast

Time 8h35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2-1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons corn syrup
1 loaf 9 inch round country bread (such as challah, you can also use a bagette, leaving on the crust)
5 large eggs
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon Grand Marnier
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a small heavy saucepan melt butter with brown sugar and corn syrup over moderate heat, stirring, until smooth and pour into a 13x9x2" baking dish.
  • Cut six 1" thick slices from center portion of bread, reserving ends for another use, and trim crusts.
  • Arrange bread slices in one layer in baking dish, squeezing them slightly to fit.
  • In a bowl whisk together eggs, half and half, vanilla, Grand Marnier and salt until combined well and pour evenly over bread.
  • Chill bread mixture, covered, at least 8 hours and up to 1 day.
  • Preheat oven to 350* and bring bread to room temperature.
  • Bake bread mixture, uncovered, in middle of oven until puffed and edges are pale golden, about 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Serve hot French toast immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 588.9, Fat 28.1, SaturatedFat 15.7, Cholesterol 239.3, Sodium 541.9, Carbohydrate 73, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 37.6, Protein 12.2

Nia Covington
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I'm not a huge fan of creme brulee, but I loved this french toast! The custard was light and fluffy, and the bruleed sugar topping added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.


Nancy Miller
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This is the best french toast I've ever had! The custard was so rich and creamy, and the bruleed sugar topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Sparrow Sitongia
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This was my first time making creme brulee french toast and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the french toast was cooked perfectly. The custard was rich and creamy, and the bruleed sugar topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Sunder lal Lala Lohanoo
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I made this for a brunch party and everyone raved about it! The french toast was so decadent and the bruleed sugar topping was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Lydia Johanna
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This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it! The french toast was so delicious, and the custard was perfectly creamy. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves creme brulee and french toast.


Mr Naeem
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I'm not a fan of creme brulee, but I loved this french toast! The custard was light and fluffy, and the bruleed sugar topping added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.


janzeb ali
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This was my first time making creme brulee french toast and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the french toast was cooked perfectly. The custard was rich and creamy, and the bruleed sugar topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Zowie Fizzard
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I made this for a brunch party and everyone raved about it! The french toast was so decadent and the bruleed sugar topping was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again.


magar love
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This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it! The french toast was so delicious, and the custard was perfectly creamy. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves creme brulee and french toast.


ARIsmam6251 ismam
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I'm not a huge fan of creme brulee, but I loved this french toast! The custard was light and fluffy, and the bruleed sugar topping added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.


Pelzom Dechen
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This overnight creme brulee french toast was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. The custard was rich and creamy, and the bruleed sugar topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again!