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Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites

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Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites are mini cubes of cinnamon-kissed French toast baked to golden perfection and drizzled with a luscious cream cheese glaze. A fun, sweet, and cozy treat that blends the best of cinnamon rolls and French toast in every bite.

Ingredients

  • Bread: 6 slices thick-sliced brioche, challah, or Texas toast – cubed into bite-size pieces.
  • Eggs: 3 large – Binds and enriches the custard.
  • Milk: 1 cup whole or 2% – Forms the base of the soaking mixture.
  • Heavy Cream: 1/2 cup – Adds richness to the custard.
  • Sugar: 3 tablespoons – Sweetens the mixture.
  • Brown Sugar: 2 tablespoons – Adds depth and moisture.
  • Ground Cinnamon: 1 1/2 teaspoons – Warm, spicy flavor.
  • Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon – Enhances all the flavors.
  • Salt: 1/4 teaspoon – Balances sweetness.
  • Butter: 2 tablespoons – Dotted over top before baking for crispness and flavor.
  • Cream Cheese: 4 oz, softened – Base for the glaze.
  • Powdered Sugar: 1/2 cup – Sweetens and thickens the glaze.
  • Milk or Cream: 2–3 tablespoons – Adjusts glaze consistency.
  • Optional Spices: Pinch of nutmeg or allspice – For extra warmth and complexity.

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a rimmed baking sheet.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugars, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Cube the bread and gently mix into the custard. Let soak 5–10 minutes.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Spread cubes on baking sheet in a single layer and dot with butter.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Bake 20–25 minutes until golden and set, flipping halfway through.
  6. Finishing Touches: Whisk cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk to form glaze. Drizzle over bites.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm with extra glaze, syrup, or fruit if desired.

Notes

  • Use stale or lightly toasted bread for best texture.
  • Let glaze cool slightly before drizzling for clean finish.
  • Add orange zest or maple syrup to glaze for fun variations.
  • Store leftovers in fridge and reheat in oven to re-crisp.

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