🔥 Step 1: Make the Caramel Base
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup.
- Cook 2–3 minutes until smooth and bubbly.
- Pour mixture into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
- Spread evenly on the bottom.
👉 This creates the gooey caramel layer underneath.
🍞 Step 2: Arrange the Bread
- Slice brioche into thick pieces.
- Place slices tightly over the caramel layer.
- Slightly overlap if needed.
🥣 Step 3: Prepare the Custard
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs.
- Add cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt.
- Whisk until smooth.
🫗 Step 4: Soak
- Pour custard evenly over bread.
- Press gently so bread absorbs mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
👉 Overnight soaking gives the best texture.
🔥 Step 5: Bake
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Remove dish from fridge and let sit 20 minutes.
- Bake 35–40 minutes until golden and set.
Edges should be slightly crisp, center soft but cooked.
🔥 Step 6: The Brûlée Finish
- Sprinkle an even thin layer of sugar on top.
- Use a kitchen torch to caramelize until golden and crispy.
No torch?
Place under broiler 1–2 minutes (watch carefully!).
✨ Serve With
- Fresh berries
- Whipped cream
- Maple syrup
- Powdered sugar
💡 Pro Tips for Perfect Texture
✔ Use thick, slightly stale bread
✔ Don’t skip the overnight soak
✔ Let rest 10 minutes before serving
✔ For extra crunch, add a second sugar torch layer
🥞 Why You’ll Love It
- Crispy caramel top
- Custardy center
- Gooey brown sugar base
- Perfect make-ahead brunch recipe
If you’d like, I can also give you:
• Individual ramekin version
• Air fryer version
• Pumpkin spice version
• Chocolate stuffed version
• Restaurant-style luxury version
Tell me what you prefer 😊🍮
