Overnight Creme Brulee French

👨‍🍳 Serves: 6–8 | ⏱️ Prep: 15 min | Chill: Overnight | Bake: 35–40 min
Ingredients
Caramel Base:
½ cup unsalted butter

1 cup brown sugar, packed

2 tbsp corn syrup (or maple syrup for a twist)

Bread Layer:
1 loaf of French bread, brioche, or challah (about 1 lb), sliced 1-inch thick

5 large eggs

1½ cups half-and-half (or use ¾ cup milk + ¾ cup heavy cream)

1 tbsp vanilla extract

¼ tsp salt

Optional: ½ tsp cinnamon or splash of orange liqueur

🧑‍🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Caramel Base
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter with brown sugar and corn syrup. Stir until smooth and bubbling (2–3 minutes).
Pour immediately into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.

2. Layer the Bread
Place the slices of bread over the caramel, overlapping slightly.
You may need to trim some slices to fit tightly in a single layer.