Creme Brulee French Toast

[Gifted Gourmet]

Creme Brulee French Toast

Serves 10 as Side.

Creme Brulee French Toast ... the best brunch dish ever!!!

(Cook Time: 40 minutes)

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

1 cup packed brown sugar

2 tablespoons corn syrup

1 (8 to 9) inch round loaf Challah bread

5 large eggs

1 1/2 cups half and half

1 teaspoon vanilla

1-2 teaspoons Amaretto (or your favorite liqueur...)

1/4 teaspoon salt

In a small heavy saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar and corn syrup over moderate heat. Stirring mixture until smooth and pour into a 13 by 9 by 2 - inch baking dish. Note: You might want to use "Reynold's Release Foil" to ease your inverting, after finished baking...

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, Amaretto, and salt until combined well and pour evenly over bread.

Chill bread mixture, covered,in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours (I do this overnight) or even up to 1 day. Preheat oven to 350 degrees 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. (Can invert on a large plate and let browned syrup form the topping if desired)

Serve with fresh strawberries and/or whipped heavy cream! Lots of great tasting calories for brunch!

Keywords: Kosher, Easy, Brunch

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