This morning, I found myself longing for the weekend, yet it’s only Wednesday. With two more days to go, it feels more like five given my workload. While I enjoy my job, this week has been particularly heavy. In light of that, I opted to prepare something a bit unconventional for dinner—something reminiscent of weekend brunch. French toast has always been a favorite of mine since childhood, and whenever I crave breakfast, it typically hits the spot.
But these aren’t your average French toast slices; these are indulgent French toast cups filled with berries. They’re served in individual portions, ensuring no one has to compromise on their berry choice. I adore blackberries, but strawberries don’t appeal to me at all, and my kids feel the same way about blackberries. These individual servings allow us to be particular about our fruit preferences.
The recipe is quite straightforward. It starts with a creamy custard mixture poured over cubed day-old bread—something I truly appreciate. Day-old bread is not only economical but also versatile. If you haven’t explored your local grocery’s day-old bread section, I highly recommend it; you’d be surprised at what you’ll find.
Once all the ingredients are combined, I carefully placed the berries into each cup, ensuring they wouldn’t get bruised. I prefer my food to be visually appealing.
When these cups emerged from the oven, not only did they look stunning, but the aroma of vanilla and sugar filled the air. The kids could hardly wait. The wait was worth it—each cup was crisp and buttery on the outside, and custard-like in the center, bursting with fruity goodness.
With each bite, I could almost convince myself it was the weekend. If you’re a fan of brunch-style dishes like I am, you should definitely try making these this weekend—or why not enjoy them any day? Who says brunch is only for weekends anyway?
Berry French Toast Cups
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
- 16 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 loaf of day-old bread (Italian works well), cubed
- 1 stick of butter, melted
- 1 cup of light cream
- ½ cup of brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 1 cup of fresh berries (your choice)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF. You can either line a muffin pan with liners or grease the muffin tin directly.
- In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, cream, melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the cubed bread and gently toss to coat.
- Fill each muffin well halfway with the bread mixture, placing berries in the center.
- Add more bread cubes to fill the muffin well to the top, then place additional berries on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes or until golden and the egg has fully set.
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In summary, these French toast cups are a perfect way to enjoy breakfast any day of the week, offering delicious flavors and individual preferences with ease.