General Discussion & Chat: ۞ Sweet Interruptions ۞152, 1 by heavenscape

heavenscape wrote:
Once upon a time, Creme Brulee would bring me down to my knees, especially my late mother's custard.
But now, being a diabetic, I have to avoid it like a plague. But that doesn't mean the rest of you can't try this delicious breakfast recipe.
I'd omit the liquer.

Creme Brulee French Toast
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 7 slices French Bread, 1-inch thick
- 5 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups half and half
- 1 teaspoon Grand Marnier or Cointreau
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions
In a small saucepan, combine melted butter, brown sugar and corn syrup. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour into baking dish.
Arrange bread slices in baking dish without overlapping.
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, orange liqueur and vanilla. Pour over the bread slices. Cover baking dish and refrigerate at least 8 hours.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake uncovered 40-45 minutes until lightly browned.
To serve, invert pieces onto a plate to allow caramel to be on top.