Custard-Toast Cups
Indulge in the warm, creamy bliss of Custard-Toast Cups, a perfect treat for breakfast or dessert. These delightful pastries feature a golden-baked bread base filled with velvety custard, enhanced by a sprinkle of cinnamon. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, these cups will impress your family and friends with their irresistible flavor and stunning presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6 (makes six Custard-Toast Cups) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices challah bread, crusts removed
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (or nutmeg for variety)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease muffin tins with melted butter.
- Cut challah bread into thick squares and press them into the greased muffin cups.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over each bread square until nearly full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving; dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Use slightly stale bread for better custard absorption. For added flavor, mix in citrus zest or alternative extracts like almond or hazelnut. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat in the oven to retain texture.