Description
These French Toast Muffins are a delightful breakfast treat, combining the rich flavor of brioche bread with eggs, cream, and spices. Perfect for brunch or an easy morning meal, they offer a delicious twist on a classic favorite that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf brioche bread (14 ounces)
- 6 large eggs
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch fine sea salt
- 1 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup salted butter (softened)
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Butter or grease two standard 12-cup muffin pans and set aside (or use liners).
- Cut the brioche bread into ½” cubes and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt until smooth.
- Whisk in the heavy cream, whole milk, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the egg and milk mixture over the cubed bread, stirring until the bread is fully soaked.
- Allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes for better absorption.
- Use a measuring cup to fill each muffin cup with ¼ cup of the bread mixture (this will yield about 20 muffins).
- Cover the muffin pans tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
Notes
For best results, use fresh brioche bread.
Feel free to add chocolate chips or fruits for added flavor.
These muffins can be prepared in advance and baked fresh in the morning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg