# What You Need:
→ French Toast
01 - 1 loaf brioche or challah bread (16 ounces), 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 and Assembly
11 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
12 - Fresh rosemary sprigs, to mimic 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
# Steps:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, eggnog, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until fully combined.
02 - Add brioche cubes to the custard and gently toss to coat evenly. Let soak for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure all sides absorb the custard.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, cook soaked bread cubes, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides and cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Add more butter as needed between batches.
04 - Transfer cooked French toast bites onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess butter.
05 - Arrange French toast bites in concentric circles on a large serving platter, stacking to create a tree shape. Use toothpicks or small skewers to secure the structure if necessary.
06 - Insert rosemary sprigs between bites to resemble branches, adorn with berries as ornaments, and place a star-shaped fruit or cookie at the top if desired.
07 - Dust the assembled tree with powdered sugar to simulate snow and serve immediately alongside maple syrup.
