Baked French Toast Cups (Printable)
Brioche custard cups baked until golden, finished with berries and maple—ideal for a cozy brunch.
# What You'll Need:
→ Bread Base
01 - 6 cups cubed day-old brioche or challah bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
→ Custard Mixture
02 - 4 large eggs
03 - 1 cup whole milk
04 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
05 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Toppings
09 - 1/2 cup fresh berries such as blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries (optional)
10 - Maple syrup, for serving
11 - Powdered sugar, for dusting
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a standard 12-cup muffin tin thoroughly with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - Distribute the cubed bread evenly among the muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth and fully blended.
04 - Pour the prepared custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes in each muffin cup, gently pressing down so the bread absorbs the liquid.
05 - Let the muffin tin rest for 10 minutes to ensure bread soaks up the custard thoroughly.
06 - Scatter fresh berries on top of each cup if desired.
07 - Place muffin tin in oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until tops are golden brown and centers are set.
08 - Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before loosening cups from the pan.
09 - Serve warm, finished with a dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It&aposs secretly the easiest way to serve French toast to a group—no flipping or standing at the stove.
- The outside turns blissfully crisp while the centers stay tender, making every bite a treat.
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- If you under-grease the muffin tin, you&aposll fight to get them out—trust me, I&aposve scraped my fair share.
- Letting the bread soak in custard before baking prevents dry centers and helps everything meld perfectly.
03 -
- Using slightly stale bread is not optional—it truly creates the best texture.
- A tiny sprinkle of coarse sugar on top before baking adds irresistible crunch.