Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins Recipe
Deliciously soft and flavorful Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins, perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch. Made with day-old bread soaked in a cinnamon-vanilla custard, baked to golden perfection and topped with a buttery cinnamon sugar crust.
- Author: nova
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Muffins
- 4 cups day-old bread, cubed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
For the Topping
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a muffin tin to prepare for baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until fully combined.
- Soak the Bread: Gently fold the cubed day-old bread into the custard mixture and let it soak for about 5 minutes, allowing the bread to absorb the flavors.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Evenly distribute the soaked bread mixture into the muffin cups, pressing down lightly to compact the batter and ensure even baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Add Topping: Immediately after baking, brush each muffin with melted butter and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar topping evenly over each muffin.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool slightly before serving warm for the best texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- Use day-old or slightly stale bread for optimal texture and absorption; fresh bread may become too soggy.
- Feel free to use wheat or gluten-free bread if preferred, adjusting baking times as needed.
- For extra sweetness, drizzle with maple syrup or honey before serving.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Reheat gently in the microwave or toaster oven before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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