Save Bite-sized, golden French toast cubes baked with a rich custard and a hint of cinnamon, perfect for breakfast gatherings or brunch parties.
This recipe became a weekend favorite in my family, bringing smiles with every bite.
Ingredients
- Bread: 6 cups (about 12 slices) day-old brioche or challah cut into 1-inch cubes
- Custard: 4 large eggs 1 cup whole milk 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp salt
- Topping: 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted 2 tbsp brown sugar 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Optional: Maple syrup for serving Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin with butter or nonstick spray.
- Step 2:
- Divide bread cubes evenly among the muffin cups packing gently.
- Step 3:
- In a large bowl whisk together eggs milk cream sugar vanilla cinnamon nutmeg and salt until well combined.
- Step 4:
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes filling each cup to just below the rim. Gently press bread cubes to soak up the custard.
- Step 5:
- In a small bowl mix melted butter brown sugar and cinnamon. Drizzle or brush over each bite.
- Step 6:
- Let stand for 10 minutes to allow bread to absorb custard.
- Step 7:
- Bake 22 25 minutes or until golden and set. Cool slightly then loosen edges with a knife and remove from tin.
- Step 8:
- Serve warm dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with maple syrup if desired.
Save My kids love these bites especially on chilly weekend mornings, making brunch a fun family tradition.
Required Tools
Mini muffin tin 24-cup Mixing bowls Whisk Measuring cups and spoons Small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl for melting butter
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (bread) Eggs Milk (milk cream butter) May contain Soy if using store-bought bread Check ingredient labels if unsure
Nutritional Information
Calories 80 Total Fat 4 g Carbohydrates 9 g Protein 2 g per bite
Save This delightful recipe is easy to prepare and sure to impress at your next brunch.
Recipe FAQ
- → What type of bread works best for these bites?
Day-old brioche or challah bread cubes provide a soft yet sturdy base that absorbs the custard well, but white sandwich bread can be used as a substitute.
- → Can I prepare these ahead of time?
Yes, the bites can be assembled the night before and refrigerated to let the bread soak up the custard evenly before baking.
- → What spices enhance the flavor of these bites?
Ground cinnamon and a touch of nutmeg add warm, aromatic notes that complement the custard and bread perfectly.
- → How should these bites be served?
Serve warm, optionally topped with powdered sugar and drizzled with maple syrup for added sweetness and presentation.
- → Are there any suggested variations?
Adding mini chocolate chips or fresh berries provides a delightful twist and extra bursts of flavor to the bites.