Description
French Toast Cups are a delightful and easy-to-make breakfast treat combining the classic flavors of French toast with a fun, handheld cup form. These fluffy, golden custard-filled cups are perfect for cozy mornings, offering simple ingredients, customizable flavors, and a family-friendly presentation that brightens any breakfast table.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 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 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.
- Mix the custard: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk or cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar or maple syrup until smooth and fragrant.
- Assemble and soak: Pour the custard mixture evenly into each bread cup, ensuring they soak well but are not overly soggy.
- Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until the custard is set and the tops are golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Let the French Toast Cups cool slightly before removing them from the tin to keep them intact and ready for savoring.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for better custard absorption without sogginess.
- Do not overfill the bread cups with custard to prevent spillage and uneven cooking.
- Customize toppings before or after baking to achieve your preferred texture.
- Allow the cups to rest after baking to help them hold their shape when removed.
- Experiment with different bread types such as sourdough or whole grain for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 French Toast Cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg