Description
A delightful twist on French toast, these Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins are bite-sized breakfast treats featuring creamy custard, warm cinnamon, and a crunchy sugar topping. Perfect for brunch, busy mornings, or as a sweet snack, these muffins are kid-friendly, easy to make, and customizable with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
For the Muffins:
- 6 cups cubed day-old bread (brioche or challah preferred)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in the cubed bread, ensuring all pieces are coated. Let the mixture soak for 10 minutes.
- Divide the bread mixture into the greased muffin cups, pressing gently to pack.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden and set in the center.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon for the topping.
- Brush baked muffins with melted butter and sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar.
- Let cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for the best texture.
- For added flavor, incorporate fresh fruit, nuts, or chocolate chips into the mixture.
- To reheat, microwave for 15-20 seconds or bake at 300°F (150°C) for 5-7 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
