Creme Brulee French Toast NOLA Style

Crème Brulee French Toast NOLA Style
A friend asked me if I had a French Toast recipe, because she wanted to help to make her boyfriend feel special for his birthday, offering him a comforting birthday breakfast in bed.  I was confirmed by my friend, this recipe offered a warm and friendly good morning darling, you are special!
Custard Batter
5 eggs
1 ½ cups of half and half
2 teaspoons vanilla
5 tablespoons salted melted butter
Pinch of salt
2 teaspoons vanilla
½ teaspoon butter flavoring extract
½ teaspoon of almond extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon all spice
½ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons of grated orange rind
¼ Grand Mariner or rum, and if have not either add bourbon or whiskey
Whisk by hand the above ingredients until well blended.  You can use a blender or food processor if you so wish.
1 loaf of stale French Bread thickly sliced
Dip bread completely in custard batter.  Place in a Teflon coated skillet which has about a couple of tablespoons of butter melted in the skillet.  Brown until golden brown on both sides.
Pre heat oven to 350 degrees and line a cookie sheet which has sides with parchment paper.  Single layer your bread dipped in custard batter and bake in the oven until golden brown. 
Sprinkle with powdered sugar if you would like to and serve with maple syrup.
You can also garnish the French Toast with blueberries and raspberries.
Enjoy with a cup of hot coffee, cream, and a splash of Grand Mariner you added to the pancakes.
Bacon or ham on the side goes well also.