Creme Brulee French Toast recipe

6 servings

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1 cup packed brown sugar

2 tablespoons corn syrup

6 (1 inch thick) slices French bread

5 eggs

1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon brandy-based orange liqueur (Grand Marnier®)

1/4 teaspoon salt

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.