Bruleed Orange French Toast

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 13
Delicious Bruleed Orange French Toast recipe for your breakfast
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

6 eggs , lightly beaten
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon Grand Marnier ( optional )
6 slices brioche bread , each 1 3/4 inches thick
6 tablespoons unsalted butter , and serving ( for cooking )
6 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups maple syrup , for serving

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
740
Sugar
38g
Fat
47g
Bruleed Orange French Toast is a variation of classic French Toast made with orange juice for added citrus flavor and a bruleed sugar topping for added crunch. This dish is perfect for a cozy breakfast with family or friends over the weekend. The recipe is easy to make, and the results are impressive. The combination of creamy custard-soaked bread, rich caramelized sugar, and fresh citrus makes this breakfast dish a real indulgence.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, orange juice, brown sugar, vanilla extract, orange zest, salt, and Grand Marnier ( if using ).
2.Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
3.Dip each bread slice into the egg mixture for about 30 seconds on each side until fully saturated but not falling apart. Place into the pan and cook for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown on both sides. Repeat the cooking process with each slice.
4.Sprinkle a teaspoon of granulated sugar over each slice of bread and use a culinary torch to caramelize the sugar and make a bruleed effect.
5.Serve with maple syrup.

PROS

This Bruleed Orange French Toast recipe is a unique twist on a classic breakfast dish and will impress any guests.

The addition of orange juice, brown sugar, and Grand Marnier gives it a great citrus flavor.

The bruleed sugar topping adds a crunchy texture to the soft, custardy bread.

CONS

This recipe is high in saturated fat and sugar, so shouldn’t be consumed on a regular basis as part of a healthy diet.

It is also a time-consuming recipe, so make sure to allot enough time to make this indulgent French toast.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this Bruleed Orange French Toast recipe is not particularly healthy, the use of fresh orange juice gives it a natural dose of vitamin C, which can boost your immune system and help in absorbing Iron from other food sources.
The use of maple syrup, which is a better option than regular sugar, provides some antioxidant compounds such as zinc, manganese, and polyphenols.

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