Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of French bread
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sugar (for caramelizing)
- Berries or syrup (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Slice the French bread into thick slices and arrange in a greased baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread slices, ensuring they are soaked. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the center is set and top is golden.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle 1/4 cup of sugar on top for the caramelized finish.
- Use a kitchen torch or broiler to caramelize the sugar until golden and crispy.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh berries or syrup if desired.
Notes
For different flavors, consider using stale bread, adding a pinch of nutmeg, or incorporating flavor infusions like espresso.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 220mg