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Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delight in these Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins, a perfect breakfast treat that combines the comfort of French toast with the convenience of muffins. Made with thick-cut bread soaked in a rich custard of eggs, milk, cream, and warm cinnamon, then baked to golden perfection. Topped with a cinnamon sugar butter glaze for an irresistible sweet crunch.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 6 slices thick-cut bread (preferably day-old, cubed)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter

Topping

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Custard Base: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
  3. Soak the Bread: Add the cubed bread pieces to the custard mixture and gently toss to coat all bread pieces thoroughly. Allow the mixture to sit for 5 to 10 minutes so the bread absorbs the custard fully.
  4. Fill Muffin Cups: Evenly divide the soaked bread mixture among the muffin cups, pressing down gently on each muffin to compact the bread and custard mixture slightly.
  5. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Bake until the muffins are golden brown on top and set in the center when lightly pressed.
  6. Prepare Topping: While the muffins bake, mix the 1/4 cup granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl for the cinnamon sugar topping.
  7. Apply Topping: Once the muffins are baked and still warm, brush the tops generously with 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture liberally over the buttered tops for a sweet finishing touch.
  8. Cool and Serve: Let the muffins cool slightly in the tin before carefully removing them. Serve warm, optionally with maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Notes

  • Use brioche or challah bread for an even richer, more tender texture.
  • These muffins can be made ahead of time and reheated in the microwave or a toaster oven for convenience.
  • For serving, consider adding maple syrup or a light dusting of powdered sugar for extra flavor.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/cinnamon-sugar-french-toast-muffins-recipe-2/