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 soaked in a rich custard mixture of eggs, milk, and cream, then baked to golden perfection and topped with a buttery cinnamon sugar coating, they offer a sweet, comforting treat that’s easy to prepare and share.
Ingredients
Scale
Custard Mixture
- 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 the Custard Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, 1/4 cup sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until fully combined.
- Soak the Bread: Add the cubed bread to the custard mixture and gently toss to coat all pieces evenly. Allow the bread to soak for about 5 minutes so it absorbs the custard well.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the soaked bread cubes evenly among the muffin cups, pressing down slightly to compact the mixture.
- Add Butter Drizzle: Drizzle a small amount of melted butter over each muffin to help achieve a golden crust.
- Bake Muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 28 minutes until the muffins are golden brown and set in the center.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Topping: While the muffins bake, mix 1/4 cup sugar with 1 tsp ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Finish and Serve: Once baked, remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes. Brush the tops with melted butter, then sprinkle or dip them in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Serve the muffins warm for best flavor.
Notes
- Day-old bread is ideal as it soaks up the custard better without becoming too soggy.
- Brioche can be substituted with challah or French bread depending on availability and preference.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of maple syrup to the custard mixture before soaking the bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
