Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites
A delightful combination of cinnamon roll and French toast, these bites are coated in a creamy custard and baked to golden perfection, perfect for brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cinnamon roll dough, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 4 large eggs, fresh and fluffy
- 1/2 cup milk, creamy and rich
- 1/4 cup heavy cream, adding decadence
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, aromatic and sweet
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, warming and fragrant
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to enhance flavor
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted for richness
- 1/4 cup maple syrup, sweet and decadent
- to taste Powdered sugar, for a light dusting of sweetness
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it with cooking spray.
- Chop the cinnamon roll dough into small, consistent bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs until they are well-beaten and fluffy.
- Pour in the milk and heavy cream, whisking until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the chopped cinnamon roll dough pieces to the egg mixture, ensuring each piece is coated thoroughly.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the mixture and gently fold it in.
- Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Baking
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown and slightly crisp around the edges.
- While baking, warm the maple syrup gently in a saucepan over low heat.
- Once baked, dust the bites with powdered sugar.
- Serve immediately, drizzled generously with the warmed maple syrup.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of nutmeg or raisins. You can prepare the bites a day ahead and refrigerate overnight to save time. Experiment with different types of syrup for drizzling.