Description
Sweet mornings become magical with this heart-shaped French toast, a romantic breakfast treat that whisks lovers into culinary bliss. Crisp edges, golden centers, and pure maple syrup create delightful moments you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 slices of bread
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
Spices and Sweeteners:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Toppings and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter, for frying
- 1 cup (150 grams) sliced strawberries
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Maple syrup, for drizzling
Instructions
- Transform standard bread slices into charming heart shapes using a cookie cutter, preserving bread remnants for alternative culinary creations.
- Craft a luscious batter by whisking eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon in a wide, shallow vessel until ingredients harmonize into a smooth mixture.
- Delicately immerse each heart-shaped bread piece into the prepared batter, ensuring brief submersion on both sides to allow thorough absorption while preventing excessive dripping.
- Warm a skillet over medium heat, melting butter to create a golden cooking surface. Gently place batter-soaked bread hearts onto the pan, cooking approximately 2-3 minutes per side until achieving a rich, caramelized bronze color.
- Continue cooking remaining heart-shaped pieces, replenishing butter as necessary to maintain optimal cooking conditions and prevent sticking.
- Artfully arrange French toast hearts on a pristine serving plate, adorning with vibrant sliced strawberries, a voluptuous dollop of whipped cream, and a delicate snowfall of powdered sugar.
- Complete the presentation by elegantly drizzling maple syrup across the decorated hearts, serving immediately to preserve optimal temperature and textural integrity.
Notes
- Choose thick, slightly stale bread like brioche or challah for the best texture and absorption of the batter.
- Press the heart-shaped cookie cutter firmly and smoothly to create clean, precise edges on the bread.
- Don’t oversoak the bread; a quick 2-3 second dip prevents soggy, falling-apart toast.
- Use medium heat to ensure even browning and prevent burning the delicate heart-shaped pieces.
- Replace regular milk with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version, and use gluten-free bread for a celiac-friendly option.
- Experiment with adding orange zest or almond extract to the batter for an unexpected flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 311 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg