Description
Soft, golden Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites with a creamy custard center and a gentle cinnamon warmth. Crisp on the outside, custardy on the inside, finished with powdered sugar and warm vanilla sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large egg yolks
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 loaf brioche or soft milk bread
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter (for cooking)
- Powdered sugar, for serving
- Warm vanilla sauce or maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- In a saucepan, whisk together 1 cup milk, egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and creamy. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and let cool slightly until spoonable.
- Cut the brioche into thick 1½-inch cubes. Carefully create a small pocket in each cube and fill with the vanilla custard to create a soft, gooey center.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, ½ cup milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth and well combined.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Lightly dip each filled bread cube into the French toast mixture without soaking, then place in the skillet. Cook, turning on all sides, until deep golden brown and caramelized.
- Transfer the Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites to a serving plate. Dust generously with powdered sugar and drizzle with warm vanilla sauce or maple syrup. Serve immediately while creamy and melty.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Roll French Toast, Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert