
The Delicious Crème Brûlée French Toast Overnight Recipe is a simple, make-ahead dish perfect for a delicious breakfast the next morning. The recipe focuses on creating a rich, custard-like French toast with the flavors of crème brûlée, offering both sweetness and a satisfying texture.
Ingredients:
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 loaf of French bread (sliced into 1-inch thick pieces)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for topping)
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- Maple syrup (for serving)
Overnight Preparation:
- Prepare the baking dish: Butter a 9×13-inch baking dish generously.
- Arrange the bread: Lay slices of French bread in a single layer, slightly overlapping if needed.
- Make the custard mixture: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, whole milk, vanilla extract, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg to form a creamy custard.
- Assemble: Pour the custard mixture over the arranged bread slices, ensuring they’re well-coated. Cover and refrigerate overnight.