Mini French Toast Bites (Printable)

Golden custard-soaked toast cubes baked with cinnamon and nutmeg, perfect for brunch gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 6 cups (approximately 12 slices) day-old brioche or challah, cut into 1-inch cubes

→ Custard

02 - 4 large eggs
03 - 1 cup whole milk
04 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
05 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Topping

10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
11 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Optional

13 - Maple syrup, for serving
14 - Powdered sugar, for dusting

# How to make it:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - Distribute bread cubes evenly among the muffin cups, pressing gently to pack.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth and combined.
04 - Pour custard evenly over the bread cubes, filling each cup just below the rim. Press gently to ensure cubes absorb custard evenly.
05 - Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Drizzle or brush mixture over each bread bite.
06 - Allow mini bites to rest for 10 minutes so bread absorbs the custard fully.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes, until golden brown and set. Remove and let cool slightly.
08 - Use a knife to loosen edges and remove bites from the tin. Serve warm, topped with powdered sugar and drizzled with maple syrup if desired.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Bite-sized for easy sharing and serving.
  • Simple ingredients with no complicated steps.
  • Custard-soaked bread cubes bring a rich, tender texture.
  • Perfect balance of cinnamon and vanilla flavor.
  • Ideal for brunch parties or cozy breakfasts at home.
02 -
  • Use a mini muffin tin with 24 cups for perfectly sized bites.
  • Whisk custard ingredients thoroughly for a smooth texture.
  • Melt butter in advance for easy mixing with topping ingredients.
  • Letting the bites rest before baking improves custard absorption.
  • Loosen edges with a knife after baking to remove bites cleanly.
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