Creme Brulee French Toast

Recipe courtesy Courtney Weiner

Show: Cooking LiveEpisode: New Year's Day Brunch

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RECIPE
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Cook Time:
40 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 to 10 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: 8 hr 0 min
Cook: 40 min
Total:: 8 hr 55 min

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Ingredients

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 teaspoon Grand Marnier
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

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.

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recipe Creme Brulee French Toast
natasha marietta, GA 11-22-2009
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So Yummy!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My family loved this!!! The only thing I'm unsure about is wether the bottom layer is supposed to be crunchy? Mine wasn't but... it was still sooooo good!Read more
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sally davidsonville, MD 11-11-2009
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Graham Crackers make it.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The first time I made this, I didn't care for it. I tried it again and I love it. Bringing it to room temp. is important and... I also feel that it taste better when using pure vanilla. I also added a sleeve of cinnamon graham crackers(crushed) on top before baking.I am sure you could add blueberries or some other fruit if you would like.Read more
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Brookie Fair Bluff, NC 09-29-2009
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Great!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this many times. First time I fixed it was for Christmas breakfast. Everyone loved it. I did not have the Grand... Marnier so didn't use it & never have & the recipe is still great. It is even better the next day as a left over. I also usually don't use the Challah bread & it works fine.Read more
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Shelley Foothill Ranch, CA 04-14-2009
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SO YUMMY!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this dish many times and it is perfect! It is on the sweet side but what the heck! :) I use Kings Hawaiian... Bread instead of the bread that it calls for. I also add peacans or walnuts. The Grand Mariner is wonderful but if you choose not to use it I'm sure it will be great! I usually let it sit for 24 hours and I do take it out quite early to let it set at room temp. I never get it quite entirely at room temperature but it still turns out awsome! I also sprinkle powder sugar all over it when it cools a bit. Leftovers are even better!Read more
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Debby Laguna Niguel, CA 04-13-2009
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FAB-U-LOUS!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I make this every Easter, along with several other dishes that vary, and this is the one recipe that is requested over and... over. This is so simple to make (the night before) and then just bake off in the morning. I love the idea one reviewer had of adding the nuts to the bottom of the pan! Will try that next year!Read more
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Cleora Providence, RI 01-21-2009
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You've helped me take Brunch to a new level!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for Christmas brunch for my family and they loved it. So, I decided to make it for the Inauguration brunch for... extended family and a few friends, and I've had to print out 5 copies of this recipe today!! I made a few substitutions, like Portuguese Sweet Bread for Challah, and pure maple syrup for corn syrup. I even used Chambord in place of Gran Marnier for a bit of a rasberry flavor and it all works. Many thanks!Read more