Individual Baked French Toast
Perfectly portioned and irresistibly comforting, Individual Baked French Toast offers all the indulgence of a classic brunch favorite with a personalized twist. Made with cubes of day-old French or brioche bread soaked in a rich custard of eggs, milk, heavy cream, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this recipe is baked to golden perfection in individual ramekins for a crispy top and custardy center. It's a crowd-pleaser that’s delightfully easy to prepare, with the option to refrigerate overnight for a stress-free morning. Finish with a drizzle of maple syrup, fresh berries, or a dusting of powdered sugar for a beautiful and flavorful presentation. Ideal for brunch gatherings, cozy breakfasts, or even dessert, this baked French toast is a deliciously versatile treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Day-old bread (French or brioche)
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Milk
- 0.25 cup Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.125 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Butter (melted)
- optional Maple syrup (for serving)
- optional Fresh berries or powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease two 8-ounce ramekins or small oven-safe dishes with butter or nonstick spray.
Cut the day-old bread into 1-inch cubes and divide evenly between the two ramekins.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar until smooth and well combined.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes in each ramekin, ensuring all the bread is soaked. Gently press the bread down with a spoon or your fingers to help it absorb the liquid.
Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the tops of the bread in both ramekins.
Let the ramekins sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the bread to fully absorb the liquid (or cover and refrigerate overnight if preparing ahead).
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet to catch any spills, and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the custard is set.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Optionally, drizzle with maple syrup and garnish with fresh berries or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2332 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.8 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.1 g | 236% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 659 mg | 220% | |
| Sodium | 2651 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 335.3 g | 122% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 99.2 g | ||
| Protein | 69.3 g | 139% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 623 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 1247 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
