# Ingredient List:
→ French Toast
01 - 1 loaf brioche or challah bread (about 16 oz), cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 4 large eggs
03 - 1 cup eggnog
04 - 1/4 cup whole milk
05 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - Pinch of salt
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, for frying
→ Decoration & Assembly
11 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
12 - Fresh rosemary sprigs, for tree branches
13 - 1/2 cup fresh berries (raspberries, blueberries, or cranberries)
14 - Maple syrup, for serving
15 - Star-shaped fruit or cookie, optional for tree topper
16 - Toothpicks or small skewers
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, eggnog, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until fully combined.
02 - Add bread cubes to the custard mixture and gently toss to coat evenly. Let soak for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure all sides absorb the custard.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, fry soaked bread cubes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Add remaining butter as needed between batches.
04 - Transfer cooked bites to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess butter.
05 - Arrange French toast bites in concentric circles on a large serving platter, stacking them to form a tree shape. Use toothpicks or skewers for stability as needed.
06 - Insert rosemary sprigs between bites to mimic tree branches and scatter fresh berries as ornaments. Place star-shaped fruit or cookie on top if desired.
07 - Dust the assembled tree with powdered sugar to resemble snow. Serve immediately with maple syrup on the side.
