Crème Brûlée French Toast: Indulgent Recipe with Turkey Bacon
A scrumptious take on French toast with a rich crème brûlée twist, perfect for a luxurious breakfast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf brioche bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 slices turkey bacon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, milk, vanilla, sugar, and salt.
- Cut the brioche into thick slices and dip each slice into the egg mixture, letting it soak.
- Arrange the soaked bread in a baking dish and pour any remaining mixture over the top.
- Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy. Set aside.
- Bake the French toast until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
- Serve warm with crispy turkey bacon and a sprinkle of sugar on top that can be torched for a caramelized finish.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding cinnamon or nutmeg to the egg mixture.
- This dish can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Crème Brûlée French Toast, brunch, dessert, indulgent breakfast