# What You'll Need:
→ French Toast
01 - 1 loaf brioche or challah bread (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, divided (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 - Whisk together eggs, eggnog, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl until fully blended.
02 - Add bread cubes to the custard mixture and gently toss until evenly coated. Let soak for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure full absorption.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Fry soaked bread cubes in batches, turning occasionally until all sides are golden brown and cooked through, approximately 2–3 minutes per side. Add additional butter as needed.
04 - Transfer cooked pieces to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess butter.
05 - Arrange the cooked French toast bites on a large serving platter in concentric circles, stacking to form a tree shape. Use toothpicks or skewers for stability if desired.
06 - Tuck fresh rosemary sprigs between the bites to resemble branches, adorn with fresh berries as ornaments, and place a star-shaped fruit or cookie at the top if using.
07 - Dust the tree with powdered sugar to simulate snow and serve immediately with maple syrup on the side.
