Creme Brulee French Toast

Creme Brulee French Toast

What’s better than waking up with a house full of guests and having a no-fuss breakfast ready to pop in the oven? This Creme Brulee French Toast Casserole was a recipe makeover that one of my readers requested years ago. I was excited to tackle it, and in the years since, it has become a family favorite for the holidays. This Banana Fosters-Topped Overnight French Toast is another go-to.

What is creme brulee French toast?

Creme brulee French toast combines traditional French toast with the sweet, creamy custard and crisp top of creme brulee in casserole form. This decadent crowd-pleaser is ideal for the holidays or any Sunday morning gathering.

Creme Brulee French Toast Ingredients

Here’s everything you’ll need to make this French toast creme brulee. Scroll to the recipe card below for the exact measurements.

Perfect for Meal Prep: This overnight creme brulee French toast actually tastes better the longer it sits, so it’s excellent for making the night before and popping in the oven the next morning. Crowd Worthy: You can easily double this recipe and make two casseroles if you have more guests. Dietary Restrictions: It’s vegetarian, gluten-free (if using GF bread), Weight Watchers-friendly, and high-protein.

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Brown Sugar: I substitute brown monk fruit sweetener to reduce calories and added sugar. Water: Melt the brown sugar in water to create a simple syrup. Challah Bread is a soft, braided bread perfect for French toast and bread pudding. Eggs help create a custard-like base. Dairy: Half-and-half and 1% milk achieve the perfect balance between creaminess and keeping the calories low. Myers’s Rum gives it an extra special touch but is totally optional. Flavor: Vanilla extract and cinnamon give the casserole a warm flavor. Kosher Salt balances the sweetness. Powdered Sugar: Top with powdered sugar and cinnamon.

How to Make Creme Brulee French Toast

This easy creme brulee French toast is a great make-ahead casserole for the holidays. The complete instructions are below in the recipe card.

Variations

Bread: Swap challah for a round country loaf, French bread, or brioche. Gluten-Free French Toast: Use a gluten-free version of one of the breads mentioned above. Milk: Use skim or 2% milk or unsweetened almond milk. Toppings: The casserole is sweet, so feel free to omit the powdered sugar. You could also top it with fresh berries or sliced bananas and whipped cream.

What to Serve with Creme Brulee French Toast

When I host brunch, I usually serve savory and sweet dishes to provide many different options. This French toast casserole would be good with Sheet Pan Pancakes, Sausage Breakfast Casserole, or this Healthy Breakfast Casserole with Spinach and Feta. I also like to set out a platter of fresh fruit.

Storage

Refrigerate leftovers for 4 days and reheat in the microwave. You freeze creme brulee French toast casserole after you bake it and let it cool.

Slice it into 6 pieces and wrap them tightly with foil or plastic wrap. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge and microwave until warm.

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