Description
Heart-Shaped French Toast is a fun and romantic twist on the classic French toast, perfect for Valentine’s Day. This sweet breakfast treat features crispy, golden French toast shaped like hearts, topped with fresh berries, maple syrup, and whipped cream for a delightful start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Dough:
- 2 slices of bread (thick-cut, such as brioche or Texas toast)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter (for frying)
- Maple syrup (for drizzling)
- Fresh berries (for topping)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, vanilla extract, sugar, and cinnamon (if using). Make sure it’s well combined to create a smooth, flavorful batter.
- Shape the Bread: Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut your slices of bread into heart shapes. If you don’t have a heart-shaped cookie cutter, use a knife to cut the bread into hearts.
- Dip the Bread: Heat a frying pan or griddle over medium heat and add a little butter. Dip each heart-shaped bread slice into the egg mixture, coating both sides.
- Cook the French Toast: Place the coated bread into the heated pan and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the French toast is cooked, transfer it to a plate. Top with fresh berries, a drizzle of maple syrup, powdered sugar, and a dollop of whipped cream. Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-shaped breakfast!
Notes
- Use day-old bread: Stale bread soaks up the egg mixture better, preventing soggy French toast.
- For crispy French toast: Let the bread cook for a little longer on each side.
- Customize the toppings: Add chocolate chips or a creamy fruit dip on the side for an indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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