Crème Brûlée French Toast: An Indulgent Morning Delight with Turkey Bacon
Experience a delightful twist on the classic French toast with our Crème Brûlée French Toast recipe, perfectly paired with crispy turkey bacon. It’s a sweet, custardy treat that makes for a luxurious breakfast.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: French
- 6 slices brioche bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar (for topping)
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Soak the brioche slices in the egg mixture for about 5 minutes, allowing them to absorb the custard.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and grease with butter.
- Cook the soaked brioche slices for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a separate pan, cook the turkey bacon until crispy.
- Once the French toast is cooked, sprinkle with light brown sugar and use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until it is crispy and golden.
- Serve warm, topped with crispy turkey bacon.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, let the bread soak overnight in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to add fruit toppings like strawberries or bananas for extra sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 225mg
Keywords: Crème Brûlée French Toast, breakfast, indulgent, recipes