Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins (Easy Baked French Toast Cups)
Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins are a delicious twist on classic French toast, baked into soft, fluffy, perfectly portioned muffins. They have all the cozy flavors you love—vanilla, warm cinnamon, and a rich custard-like center—finished with melted butter and a sweet cinnamon-sugar topping.
Ingredients
French Toast Muffins
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4 cups day-old bread, cubed
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4 large eggs
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1 cup whole milk
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
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Preheat the oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners. -
Make the custard mixture
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth. -
Soak the bread
Gently fold in the cubed bread. Let it soak for about 5 minutes so the bread absorbs the custard. -
Fill muffin cups
Spoon the mixture evenly into the muffin cups. Press down lightly with a spoon to help the bread settle. -
Bake
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown on top and set in the center. -
Add topping
Immediately after baking, brush the tops of the muffins with melted butter. Mix sugar and cinnamon together, then sprinkle over the muffins while they’re still warm. -
Cool slightly and serve
Let muffins cool for a few minutes, then serve warm.
Notes
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Use day-old bread for the best texture because it absorbs the custard without becoming mushy.
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Bread options that work well: brioche, challah, French bread, or sandwich bread.
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Avoid over-soaking the bread—5 minutes is perfect to keep the muffins fluffy.
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For extra sweetness, drizzle with maple syrup or add a few chocolate chips to the batter.
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If muffins brown too quickly, loosely cover with foil for the last 5–10 minutes.