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Crème Brûlée French Toast

This decadent Crème Brûlée French Toast features thick-cut brioche, a creamy vanilla bean custard, and a shatteringly crisp, torched sugar crust. Garnished with fresh berries, it is the ultimate gourmet brunch recipe.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 680
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 slices Thick-cut brioche bread About 1.5 inches thick
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Whole milk (120ml)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract (5ml)
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted butter (28g)
  • 1 tbsp Neutral oil (15ml)
  • 1 cup Heavy cream (240ml)
  • 3 large Egg yolks
  • 3 tbsp Granulated sugar (38g)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla bean paste (5g)
  • 4 tbsp Granulated sugar (50g) for torching
  • 12 Fresh red raspberries 3 per serving
  • 8 Fresh blueberries 2 per serving
  • 1 tbsp White powdered sugar (8g) for dusting

Equipment

  • 1 Kitchen Blowtorch Essential for creating the caramelized sugar crust.
  • 1 Large Non-stick Skillet For pan-toasting the brioche.
  • 1 Small Saucepan For cooking the vanilla bean custard sauce.

Method
 

Preparation and Cooking
  1. In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream and 1 tsp (5g) vanilla bean paste over medium-low heat until steaming. Do not boil.
  2. Whisk 3 large egg yolks and 3 tbsp (38g) sugar until pale. Slowly pour the hot cream into the eggs while whisking constantly.
  3. Return to the saucepan and cook on low heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly until it coats the back of a spoon. Set aside.
  4. Whisk 4 large eggs, 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk, 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a shallow dish.
  5. Dip each slice of thick-cut brioche into the batter for about 10 seconds per side.
  6. Melt butter and oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the brioche slices for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply golden-brown.
  7. Stack two warm brioche slices on a plate. Pour the vanilla bean custard sauce generously over the top so it pools in the center.
  8. Sprinkle 1 tbsp (12g) of granulated sugar over the pooled custard. Use a kitchen torch 2 inches away to melt the sugar until glossy, charred amber, and dark brown in spots.
  9. Garnish with exactly 3 plump fresh red raspberries and 2 fresh blueberries. Add a very light dusting of white powdered sugar and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 680kcalProtein: 16gFat: 42gFiber: 3g

Notes

Use stale brioche bread for the best texture.
Ensure sugar is spread evenly over the custard before torching to prevent burning.
Keyword brioche french toast,creme brulee french toast,gourmet breakfast

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