dani's creme brulee french toast...

this is another great recipe from my friend dani & who doesn't another recipe that seconds as dessert.  this is a perfect choice for your conference saturday or sunday brunch.  pair that with my hashbrown casserole & some fresh fruit you will have a perfectly delicious breakfast!  

{dani's creme brulee french toast}

1/2 c. butter

1 c. packed brown sugar

2 T corn syrup

6 (1 inch thick) slices French Bread

5 eggs

1 1/2 c. half & half 

1 t. vanilla

1 t. orange extract

1/4 t. salt

Melt butter in small saucepan over med heat. Mix in sugar and corn syrup, mixing until sugar is dissolved. Pour into 9 x 13 pan. Remove crusts from bread (optional). Arrange in single layer in pan. In small bowl, whisk eggs, half & half, vanilla, orange extract and salt. Pour over bread. Cover and chill at least 8 hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 350. Remove dish from fridge and bring to room temp. Bake uncovered 35-40 minutes until puffed and lightly browned.

{raspberry cream syrup}

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup butter

1 cup sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

1 pint fresh raspberries

in a medium sauce pan stir all ingredients until sugar is dissolved.  let cool slightly & transfer to the blender.  blend on high power with lid on loosely.  pour into a bowl & stir in raspberries.  cool completely as the syrup will thicken as it cools.