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Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast

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– Breakfast That Tastes Like Dessert

This recipe started the night before our anniversary brunch. I wanted something easy but elegant—something I could prep ahead and forget about until morning. I melted some butter and brown sugar, poured it into a baking dish, layered in thick slices of bread, and let it soak up a rich custard overnight. The next day? Golden, caramelized, custardy magic. Now it’s my go-to whenever I want to wow without the work.

🍮 Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast
Serves: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: Overnight
Bake Time: 35–40 minutes

🧾 Ingredients:
½ cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp corn syrup (or honey)
1 loaf French bread (day-old is best), sliced into thick pieces
5 large eggs
1½ cups half-and-half (or whole milk)
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp salt
Powdered sugar or fresh berries, for serving

Step-by-Step Instructions : . . .

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