Description
These Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins are a delightful twist on classic French toast, perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch. Made with thick-cut bread cubes soaked in a rich custard of eggs, milk, and cream, then baked to golden perfection and topped with a buttery cinnamon sugar coating, these muffins are moist, flavorful, and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 slices of thick-cut bread (like brioche or Texas toast), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (plus more for greasing)
Topping
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 6-cup muffin tin with butter to prevent sticking.
- Make Custard Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Soak Bread Cubes: Add the cubed bread into the custard mixture and gently toss to ensure all bread pieces are coated. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes allowing the bread to absorb the custard fully.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the soaked bread evenly into the greased muffin cups, pressing down slightly to pack the bread well to hold its shape during baking. Drizzle melted butter on top of each filled muffin cup for richness.
- Bake Muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 25–28 minutes or until the muffins are golden brown and set in the center when gently touched.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Topping: While muffins bake, mix 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 tsp ground cinnamon in a small bowl to create the cinnamon sugar topping.
- Cool and Add Topping: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes in the tin. Brush the tops with melted butter, then sprinkle or dip them into the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.
- Serve: Serve the Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Day-old bread works best as it absorbs more of the custard mixture without falling apart.
- You can substitute brioche with challah or French bread for different flavors and textures.
- For additional sweetness and flavor, add a touch of maple syrup to the custard mixture.
