Description
These French Toast Cups are a quick breakfast idea that turns simple ingredients into a warm, golden, bakery-style treat. With crisp edges, a soft custardy center, and plenty of room for berries, syrup, or cream, they make an easy recipe for brunch, breakfast ideas for guests, and cozy food ideas for any morning.
Ingredients
6 slices thick bread, brioche or challah preferred
4 large eggs
3/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
1/4 cup fresh blueberries
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Maple syrup for serving
1/4 cup Greek yogurt or whipped cream for topping, optional
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a standard 6-cup or 8-cup muffin pan well with melted butter.
2. Gently flatten each bread slice and press it into the muffin cups to form little shells. Trim edges if needed so the bread fits neatly.
3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
4. Pour the custard mixture evenly into each bread cup, letting the bread absorb the liquid for about 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and the centers are set.
6. Let the cups cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully remove them.
7. Top with raspberries, blueberries, powdered sugar, maple syrup, and Greek yogurt or whipped cream if using.
8. Serve warm.
Notes
Use slightly stale bread for the best texture because it holds the custard without falling apart.
Do not overfill the cups or the custard may spill over as it bakes.
For crispier edges, reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer instead of the microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 248
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 235mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 141mg