Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast

This Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast is the perfect blend of rich custard, caramelized sugar, and buttery French bread. Prepped the night before, this indulgent, make-ahead breakfast lets you wake up to a decadent dish with a crispy caramelized topping—just like the famous crème brûlée dessert!

🛒 Ingredients

For the French Toast Base:

✔ 1 loaf French bread, sliced 1-inch thick (sturdy & soaks up custard perfectly!) 🥖
✔ 5 large eggs (for a rich custard texture!) 🥚
✔ 1 cup half-and-half (adds creaminess!) 🥛
✔ 1 cup whole milk (balances the custard!) 🥛
✔ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (enhances the flavor!) 🌿
✔ ⅔ cup granulated sugar (adds just the right sweetness!) 🍚
✔ ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (for a touch of warmth!) 🍂
✔ ¼ teaspoon salt (balances the flavors!) 🧂

For the Caramelized Topping (Brûlée Effect!):

✔ ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted 🧈
✔ ½ cup brown sugar (creates a deep, caramel-like crunch!) 🍯
✔ 2 tablespoons maple syrup (adds extra richness!) 🍁
✔ Extra granulated sugar for caramelized topping 🔥

👨‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

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