Jump to Recipe This site might contain affiliate links and ads to provide you with recipes. Check my disclosure policy. Crème Brûlée French Toast is a delicious breakfast treat that combines thick slices of Brioche bread with the rich, sweet ingredients found in Crème Brûlée. If you’re a fan of French toast, you’re in for a real treat with this recipe. Imagine the best French toast you’ve ever had, but even more decadent and flavorful – that’s what Crème Brûlée French Toast brings to your breakfast table.
French toast is one of my go-to breakfast choices when dining out. Whether it’s French toast, Eggs Benedict, or a Denver Omelet, I’m all in. After making homemade Crème Brûlée for the first time and falling in love with its simplicity and decadence, I knew I had to try incorporating those flavors into a French toast recipe. This version of French toast goes above and beyond the usual, making it a real indulgence.
What sets Crème Brûlée French Toast apart from the traditional version is the richness of the soak. While regular French toast soaks in a mixture of whole eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon, this recipe takes it up a notch. Instead of using whole eggs, I opted for egg yolks, and I swapped milk for heavy cream. You can stick with vanilla extract or elevate it with vanilla paste. Unlike standard French toast, I skipped the cinnamon in this Crème Brûlée French Toast recipe.
A distinctive feature of Crème Brûlée is its caramelized burnt sugar layer, and I managed to recreate that same effect on this French toast.
When serving Crème Brûlée French Toast, you can’t go wrong with crispy bacon or breakfast sausage on the side. I usually top mine with butter and real maple syrup, but since this French toast is so rich, adding some tart berries can help balance out the sweetness.
To make this indulgent breakfast dish, you’ll need thick slices of Brioche bread, egg yolks, heavy cream, vanilla extract (or vanilla paste), and optional ingredients like butter for greasing the griddle and granulated sugar for the crunchy coating. Here’s how to whip up this delicious treat:
- Preheat your griddle to medium heat.
- Mix egg yolks, heavy cream, and vanilla in a shallow dish.
- Soak each slice of bread in the mixture on both sides.
- Grease the griddle with butter and cook the soaked slices until golden brown on both sides.
- For the signature caramelized sugar layer, sprinkle a thin layer of sugar on top of each slice and caramelize it until golden and bubbly using a cooking torch or broiler.
This Crème Brûlée French Toast is a delightful twist on a classic breakfast favorite, perfect for a special morning treat.