Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins (Printable)

Soft brioche muffins soaked in vanilla custard, baked until golden, and rolled in buttery cinnamon sugar for a sweet morning treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Muffin Base

01 - 6 cups day-old brioche or challah bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 4 large eggs
03 - 1 cup whole milk
04 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
05 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
07 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
03 - Add bread cubes to the egg mixture. Gently fold until bread is evenly coated. Let soak for 5 minutes to absorb custard.
04 - Divide the soaked bread mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups, pressing lightly to compact.
05 - Bake for 22–25 minutes or until the tops are golden and the muffins are set.
06 - While the muffins bake, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon for coating in a small bowl.
07 - Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully remove.
08 - Brush each muffin with melted butter and roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.
09 - Serve warm, optionally with maple syrup or fresh berries.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They taste exactly like French toast but are portable and perfect for busy mornings or brunch buffets
  • The cinnamon sugar coating creates this incredible crunch that contrasts beautifully with the soft custardy center
02 -
  • I once used fresh bread and ended up with mushy centers—day-old bread really is non-negotiable for the right texture
  • Letting the bread soak for the full 5 minutes makes the difference between French toast muffins and bread pudding muffins
03 -
  • Use kitchen shears to cube the bread—it's so much faster and less messy than a knife
  • If your muffins puff up dramatically in the oven, don't panic, they'll settle as they cool

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