Description
These Peach Cobbler French Toast Bites combine the comforting flavors of classic peach cobbler with the beloved breakfast treat, French toast. Soft cubes of French bread are soaked in a cinnamon-vanilla custard, layered with a spiced peach mixture, baked until golden and tender, then topped with powdered sugar and served with maple syrup. Perfect for a crowd-pleasing brunch or a deliciously sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
French Toast Mixture
- 1 loaf French bread, cut into cubes
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Peach Mixture
- 2 cups diced peaches (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
Other
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Soak Bread: Add the cubed French bread to the custard mixture, stirring gently to coat every piece. Let the bread soak for 10-15 minutes allowing it to absorb the flavors and custard thoroughly.
- Mix Peaches: In a separate medium bowl, combine the diced peaches with brown sugar and ground nutmeg. Stir until the mixture is evenly mixed and fragrant.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or line the cups with paper liners to prevent sticking.
- Assemble Bites – First Layer: Spoon the soaked bread mixture halfway into each muffin cup, creating a base layer.
- Add Peach Layer: Place a spoonful of the peach mixture over the bread in each muffin cup to build a fruity filling.
- Top with Bread Mixture: Add more of the soaked bread mixture on top to cover the peach layer completely in each muffin cup.
- Drizzle Butter: Evenly drizzle the melted unsalted butter over the tops of each assembled bite for a rich, golden finish.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the French toast bites turn golden brown and are set in the center.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven, let cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with maple syrup for dipping or drizzling.
Notes
- Use day-old French bread for best soaking results; it holds custard well without becoming mushy.
- If fresh peaches are out of season, canned peaches drained well can be used as a substitute.
- These bites can be made ahead and reheated in the oven or microwave for a quick breakfast.
- Adjust sweetness by varying sugar quantities according to your taste.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk and heavy cream with almond or oat milk and use vegan butter.