CrÈme BrÛlÉe French Toast Food

CRèME BRûLéE FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Cut the brioche into four 2-inch-thick slices and arrange in a single layer in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
• Whisk together the maple syrup, vanilla, salt, whole eggs and yolks and 3 cups of the milk in a medium bowl. Pour the mixture over the bread. Let soak, refrigerated, for 15 minutes. Flip the slices over and let soak, refrigerated, until almost of all the mixture has soaked into the bread, about 15 minutes more.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment and spray with cooking spray. Transfer the bread to the prepared baking sheet, letting as much of the milk mixture drip off before transferring as possible. Bake until light golden brown on top and the custard is completely cooked through, about 35 minutes. Transfer to a heatproof serving platter.
• Meanwhile, combine the brown sugar, butter and cinnamon in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and cook, whisking occasionally, until melted and smooth, about 3 minutes. Pour in the remaining 2 tablespoons milk and bring to a simmer. Cook, whisking frequently, until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
• Sprinkle the top of each slice of bread with 2 tablespoons of the granulated sugar. Use a kitchen blowtorch to melt the sugar and caramelize it. Let sit for 5 minutes until hardened. Serve warm with the caramel syrup on the side.

CREME BRULEE FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Cook butter, brown sugar and Karo syrup in small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then pour into a 9x13 pan.
• Pack bread slices into mix.
• Beat eggs, cream and vanilla. Pour over bread.
• Sprinkle with cinnamon.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Bake uncovered for 45 minutes at 350 degrees.

CREME BRULEE FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Combine butter, brown sugar and honey in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.
• Cook, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth.
• Pour into a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
• Trim crusts from bread and arrange in one layer in the baking dish.
• Whisk together the eggs, half and half, Grand Marnier,vanilla and salt in a large mixing bowl.
• Pour evenly over the bread.
• Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Remove the dish from the refrigerator and let come to room temperature.
• Bake, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes or until puffed and edges are light golden brown.
• Serve immediately with individual pieces turned over with the caramel on top.

CRèME BRûLéE FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, rum, vanilla, nutmeg and salt. Spread bread out in 1 layer on a large rimmed baking sheet (about 11 by 17 inches). Pour custard over bread, cover with plastic wrap, and let soak in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight. Flip bread slices over once while they soak. This can be halfway through the soaking, or about an hour before baking, whichever is more convenient.
• Heat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar and butter. Pour mixture onto another large rimmed baking sheet, using a spatula if necessary to spread into an even layer.
• Transfer soaked bread to sugared baking sheet, placing slices on top of the brown sugar mixture. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until tops are golden brown and sugar is bubbling.
• Serve immediately while still hot, with the crunchy brown sugar side up, spooning more of pan syrup over the top.

CRèME BRûLéE FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• In a small heavy saucepan melt butter with brown sugar and corn syrup over moderate heat, stirring, until smooth and pour into a 13- by 9- by 2-inch baking dish. Cut six 1-inch thick slices from center portion of bread, reserving ends for another use, and trim crusts. Arrange bread slices in one layer in baking dish, squeezing them slightly to fit.
• In a bowl whisk together eggs, half-and-half, vanilla, Grand Marnier, and salt until combined well and pour evenly over bread. Chill bread mixture, covered, at least 8 hours and up to 1 day.
• Preheat oven to 350° F. and bring bread to room temperature.
• Bake bread mixture, uncovered, in middle of oven until puffed and edges are pale golden, 35 to 40 minutes.
• Serve hot French toast immediately.

CREME BRULEE FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• In a small heavy saucepan melt butter with butter with brown sugar and corn syrup over moderate heat, stirring, until smooth and pour into a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish. Cut 6 (1-inch) thick slices from center portion of bread, reserving ends for another use, and trim crusts. Arrange bread slices in one layer in baking dish, squeezing them slightly to fit. In a bowl whisk together eggs, half and half, vanilla, Grand Marnier and salt until combined well and pour evenly over bread. Chill bread mixture, covered, at least 8 hours and up to 1 day.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and bring bread mixture to room temperature. Bake uncovered, in middle of oven until puffed and edges are pale golden, 35 to 40 minutes.

CREME BRULEE FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until incorporated. Add vanilla and cream. Slice bread to desired thickness. Dip bread in batter and cook over medium heat. Griddle soaked bread in a pat of butter. Diagonally cut French toast and stagger. Sprinkle powdered sugar on the toast and place a piece of mint on top. Garnish with berries, if desired.
• Carmelized Bananas Preparation: On high heat, place butter and bananas in a large saute pan. Cook until brown. Add sugar and bourbon. A flame will be created, so watch your eyebrows! Cook one more minute.

CREME BRULEE FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• For the nut crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the nuts on separate baking sheets and toast until browned and fragrant, about 10 minutes.
• Rub the hazelnuts in a clean dishtowel to remove the skins. Allow the nuts to cool completely.
• Add the hazelnuts to a food processor and pulse a few times to chop. Add the pecans to the hazelnuts and pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a plate.
• For the caramel sauce: Combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, granulated sugar and evaporated milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil while whisking frequently, especially as it gets close to boiling. Boil, whisking frequently, for 2 minutes. Let cool.
• For the sauteed pears: Melt the butter in a saute pan over medium heat. Add the pear and cook gently until lightly browned.
• Add the creme de cocoa, using caution as the liqueur may flame briefly and then go out as the alcohol burns off. Cook down until the sauce becomes thick, about 5 minutes.
• For the fresh whipped cream: Combine the cream, sugar and vanilla in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
• For the batter: Whisk together the eggs, creamer, hazelnut liqueur, vanilla and cinnamon in a bowl.
• Dip 2 slices of the bread in the batter, turning to coat. Lay the battered bread on the nuts and coat both sides of each slice, pressing down firmly so they adhere. Repeat with the remaining bread.
• Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, add the coated bread and cook until crisp and golden, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
• To plate: Place 2 pieces of French toast on each plate and top with some sauteed pears, a generous drizzle of caramel sauce, whipped cream and more caramel sauce.

CREME BRULEE FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
• Mix in brown sugar and corn syrup, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Remove crusts from bread, and arrange in the baking dish in a single layer.
• In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, vanilla extract, orange brandy, and salt. Pour over the bread. Cover, and chill at least 8 hours, or overnight.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Remove the dish from the refrigerator, and bring to room temperature.
• Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until puffed and lightly browned.

OVERNIGHT CREME BRULEE FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• In a small heavy saucepan melt butter with brown sugar and corn syrup over moderate heat, stirring, until smooth and pour into a 13x9x2" baking dish.
• Cut six 1" thick slices from center portion of bread, reserving ends for another use, and trim crusts.
• Arrange bread slices in one layer in baking dish, squeezing them slightly to fit.
• In a bowl whisk together eggs, half and half, vanilla, Grand Marnier and salt until combined well and pour evenly over bread.
• Chill bread mixture, covered, at least 8 hours and up to 1 day.
• Preheat oven to 350* and bring bread to room temperature.
• Bake bread mixture, uncovered, in middle of oven until puffed and edges are pale golden, about 35 to 40 minutes.
• Serve hot French toast immediately.

CREME BRULEE FRENCH TOAST MADE OVERNIGHT

Steps:

• Melt butter, brown sugar and Karo over medium heat in a small saucepan. Stir until smooth.
• Pour mixture in a 13x9 casserole dish. Place bread on top, squeezing it in if you need.
• Whisk eggs, half and half, vanilla, Grand Marnier and salt in a large bowl until combined. Pour mix evenly over bread.
• Chill in the fridge overnight.
• In the morning: LET CASSEROLE COME TO ROOM TEMPERATURE! Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Bake uncovered 35-45 minutes. Edges will be puffed and golden.