Mini French Toast Bites (Printable Version)

Golden toast cubes baked in custard with cinnamon, ideal for breakfast or brunch gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 6 cups (approximately 12 slices) day-old brioche or challah, cut into 1-inch cubes

→ Custard

02 - 4 large eggs
03 - 1 cup whole milk
04 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
05 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Topping

10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
11 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Optional

13 - Maple syrup, for serving
14 - Powdered sugar, for dusting

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - Divide bread cubes evenly among muffin cups, packing gently to fit.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until combined.
04 - Pour custard evenly over bread cubes, filling each cup to just below the rim. Press cubes gently to absorb custard.
05 - Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Drizzle over each assembled bite.
06 - Allow to stand for 10 minutes to soak.
07 - Bake 22 to 25 minutes until golden and set. Cool slightly, loosen edges with a knife, and remove from tin.
08 - Serve warm, optionally dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with maple syrup.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Bite-sized and perfectly portioned for easy sharing
  • Rich custard infused with vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg for warm flavor
  • Simple to prepare in a mini muffin tin, no flipping needed
  • Customizable with optional toppings like maple syrup or powdered sugar
02 -
  • Use day-old bread to get the best custard absorption without sogginess.
  • Grease your mini muffin tin thoroughly to prevent sticking when removing bites.
  • Let the bites rest after adding custard to ensure maximum custard soak-in.
  • Bake just until golden and set to keep a tender texture inside.
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