Updated: November 18, 2014
Originally Published: July 12, 2011
I woke up today yearning for the weekend, but alas, it’s only Wednesday. With a mountain of work ahead, it feels like an eternity until I can kick back and relax. Not one to complain, especially since I enjoy my job, I decided to treat myself and my family to something a little special for dinner—weekend-worthy fare. French toast has always held a special place in my heart since childhood. When the breakfast cravings hit, nothing quite satisfies like a warm plate of French toast.
However, I couldn’t just settle for the ordinary this time. Instead, I created these delightful French toast cups filled with fresh berries. The beauty of these individual servings is that everyone gets their preferred berry without having to compromise. In my home, preferences run deep—I’m a fan of blackberries, while my youngest prefers strawberries, and the older kids are on team raspberry. These cups allow us to be picky and enjoy a variety of flavors.
The recipe is quite straightforward. It starts with a custardy mixture poured over cubes of day-old bread, which I absolutely adore. Day-old bread is not just economical; it opens up a world of culinary possibilities. If you haven’t checked out your local grocery store’s day-old bread section, now’s the time to explore. You might be surprised at what you find!
Once the ingredients were blended, I carefully placed the berries into the cups instead of just tossing them in. Berries can be fragile, and I like my dishes to look appealing. The aroma that filled the house while they baked was nothing short of heavenly—imagine the sweet scent of vanilla and sugar wafting through the air. My kids could hardly contain their excitement towards the end, and believe me, it was worth the wait.
These French toast cups emerged from the oven looking absolutely gorgeous—crisp on the outside, while the insides were soft and custard-like, with bursts of fruity goodness in every bite. As I savored each mouthful, I could almost convince myself that I was indulging on a leisurely weekend. If you adore brunch foods as much as I do, why wait for the weekend? Who made the rule that brunch is a weekend-only affair? Check out one of our other blog posts for more delicious ideas here.
Berry French Toast Cups
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
- 16 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 loaf of day-old bread (I used Italian), cubed
- 1 stick of melted butter
- 1 cup light cream
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh berries (your choice!)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Line a muffin pan with liners or simply grease the muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, cream, butter, brown sugar, and vanilla until well combined.
- Pour this egg mixture over the bread cubes and gently toss to coat.
- Fill each muffin well halfway with the mixture and place berries in the center.
- Top with more bread cubes until the muffin well is full, then add a few more berries on top.
- Bake for 40 minutes, or until golden brown and the egg is set.
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Now go ahead, treat yourself and your family to these scrumptious French toast cups—you deserve it!
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