Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins (Printable View)
Soft brioche muffins soaked in vanilla custard and coated in buttery cinnamon sugar.
# Ingredient List:
→ Muffin Base
01 - 6 cups day-old brioche or challah bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 4 large eggs
03 - 1 cup whole milk
04 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
05 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
07 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating
09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin thoroughly or line with paper liners.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until completely smooth and well combined.
03 - Add bread cubes to the custard mixture. Gently fold until all pieces are evenly coated. Allow to soak for 5 minutes so bread absorbs the liquid.
04 - Divide the soaked bread mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups, pressing down lightly to compact each portion.
05 - Bake for 22-25 minutes until tops are golden brown and muffins are set throughout.
06 - While muffins bake, combine the coating sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl, mixing thoroughly.
07 - Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before carefully removing.
08 - Brush each muffin generously with melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture until thoroughly coated.
09 - Serve warm. Optional serving suggestions include maple syrup or fresh berries on the side.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- They taste exactly like French toast but in a portable, grab-and-go form that makes busy mornings feel special
- The cinnamon sugar coating creates this incredible crunch that gives way to soft, custardy centers
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- Dont skip the 5-minute soak time or your muffins will have dry pockets instead of being uniformly custardy throughout
- Working quickly while the muffins are still warm is essential for the cinnamon sugar to adhere properly
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- If your bread isn't quite day-old, spread the cubes on a baking sheet and toast them at 300°F for 10 minutes before soaking
- A pastry brush gives you more control than a spoon when applying the melted butter