Description
These delightful French Toast Cups are a fun and easy twist on classic French toast, featuring thick slices of brioche or challah bread pressed into muffin tins and baked with a rich custard mixture. Perfectly golden and crispy on the edges, yet soft and custardy inside, they make a delicious breakfast or brunch treat.
Ingredients
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For the French Toast Cups
- 8 thick slices of brioche or challah bread
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk or cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons sugar or maple syrup
- Butter for greasing the muffin tin
Instructions
- Prepare your muffin tin: Generously butter the muffin cups to prevent sticking and to give the French Toast Cups crispy, golden edges.
- Cut and press the bread: Trim the crusts off your bread slices if desired, then press each piece into the muffin tin cups, forming little bread bowls that will hold the custard.
- Mix the custard: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk or cream, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and sugar or maple syrup until the mixture is smooth and fragrant.
- Assemble and soak: Pour the custard mixture evenly into each bread cup, making sure the bread soaks well but is not overly soggy.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until the custard is set and the tops are golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Allow the French Toast Cups to cool slightly before gently removing them from the tin to keep their shape intact, then serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- You can use either milk or cream depending on your preference for richness.
- Optional toppings include fresh berries, powdered sugar, maple syrup, or whipped cream.
- Trimming the crusts is optional but helps create neater cups.
- Be careful not to over-soak the bread, or the cups may become soggy.
- These cups can be made ahead and reheated in the oven or microwave.
