Description
These French Toast Cups are a delightful blend of buttery brioche, creamy custard, and warm spices, perfect for breakfast or brunch gatherings. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they offer a nostalgic twist on a classic treat!
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
- Maple syrup, powdered sugar, or berries for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- Cut bread into quarters and press into muffin cups to form shapes.
- Whisk eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
- Pour custard over bread cups, ensuring all pieces are soaked.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes until golden and set.
- Allow to cool briefly, then lift out cups and serve warm.
Notes
Use stale bread for better absorption.
Experiment with toppings like yogurt or nut butter.
Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg