Description
These Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins are a delightful twist on classic French toast, baked into individual portions that are perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch. With a crispy cinnamon-sugar topping and a soft custardy center, these muffins are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Cubes:
- 8 slices day-old brioche or challah bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
Custard:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For Dipping:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin.
- Prepare Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Add bread cubes, stir gently to coat, and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide soaked bread among muffin cups, press down gently, drizzle with melted butter, and bake for 25-28 minutes.
- Make Topping: Combine sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Dip muffin tops in melted butter, then roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- Substitute brioche with Texas toast or French bread if needed.
- Best served fresh but can be stored and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
