Crème Brûlée French Toast Casserole 🍞🔥


 

Custardy, Caramelized, and Perfect for Lazy Weekend Brunches!

This Crème Brûlée French Toast Casserole takes classic French toast to gourmet levels—with a silky vanilla custard base and a crackly caramelized sugar top. Assemble it the night before, bake in the morning, and impress everyone at the table!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔ Make-ahead magic – Prep the night before for stress-free mornings
✔ Custard-soaked bread – Ultra-rich and tender
✔ Crispy caramelized sugar – Just like real crème brûlée
✔ Feeds a crowd – Perfect for holidays or guests

Ingredients (Serves 8–10)

For the Casserole

  • 1 loaf French bread or brioche, cut into 1-inch cubes (~10 cups)

  • 6 large eggs

  • 2 cups whole milk (or half-and-half for extra richness)

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • ½ cup granulated sugar

  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon

  • ¼ tsp salt

For the Brûlée Topping

  • ½ cup granulated sugar (for caramelizing)

Optional Add-Ins

  • ½ cup raisins or dried cranberries

  • 1 tsp orange zest

Step-by-Step Instructions




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