Overnight Crème Brulé French Toast

Ingredients
1 loaf of brioche bread, sliced
4 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, for greasing the baking dish
1/4 cup brown sugar, for topping

Directions
1. Start by greasing a 9x13-inch baking dish with unsalted butter to prevent sticking.
2. Neatly arrange the slices of brioche bread in the dish, ensuring they fit snugly together.
3. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and ground cinnamon. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
4. Carefully pour the custard mixture over the brioche slices, making sure each piece is generously soaked.
5. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator to marinate overnight.
6. The next day, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while you prepare the dish for baking.
7. Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator, take off the cover, and sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the top of the soaked bread.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top turns a lovely golden brown and the center is set and puffy.
9. Once baked, let it cool for a few moments before slicing and serving warm.