Description
Delicious and visually appealing French toast cups made with brioche, perfect for breakfast or brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices brioche or challah bread
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- Butter or cooking spray for greasing muffin tin
- Maple syrup, powdered sugar, or berries for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a standard muffin tin with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cut each slice of bread into quarters.
- Gently press 3 to 4 bread pieces into each muffin cup, forming a cup shape to hold the custard mixture.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Slowly pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cups in the muffin tin, allowing it to soak in thoroughly.
- Lightly press down the bread pieces to make sure they absorb the custard completely, forming a compact cup shape.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the cups are puffed, golden brown, and set in the center.
- Remove the muffin tin from the oven and allow the French toast cups to cool slightly before carefully removing them from the tins.
- Serve the French toast cups warm, topped with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh berries as desired.
Notes
For a healthier option, consider using sugar substitutes for those watching their sugar intake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 180mg