Caramelized French Toast

Ingredients and Weight:

• 12 slices brioche bread (1.5 inches thick)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup milk
• 6 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup butter, divided

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a shallow dish, whisk together the heavy cream, milk, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup butter and allow it to melt.
3. Dip the bread slices into the custard mixture, letting them soak for 1 minute per side.
4. Place the soaked bread slices in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
5. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar and remaining 3/4 cup butter.
6. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar melts and caramelizes, about 5 minutes.
7. Remove the caramelized sauce from the heat and pour it evenly over the cooked French toast.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (2 slices):

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 20g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Protein: 15g

Dish Characteristics:

• Sweet and decadent
• Rich and buttery
• Tender and fluffy

User Comments:

• "This French toast is absolutely delicious! The caramel sauce is the perfect finishing touch."
• "This is the best French toast I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again."
• "I love the thick slices of brioche bread. They make this French toast extra satisfying."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To prevent the French toast from burning, cook it over medium heat and adjust the temperature as needed.
• If you don't have brioche bread, you can use any type of thick-sliced white bread.
• Serve the French toast with additional toppings of your choice, such as fresh berries, whipped cream, or maple syrup.