Description

This delightful Heart-Shaped French Toast recipe transforms classic French toast into a charming and fun breakfast treat perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special morning. Thick-cut bread slices are cut into cute heart shapes, dipped in a cinnamon-vanilla egg mixture, and cooked to golden perfection on the stovetop. Served warm with powdered sugar, fresh berries, and maple syrup, this recipe is both visually appealing and delicious.

Ingredients

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French Toast Mixture

4 slices thick-cut bread (such as brioche or Texas toast)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon sugar (optional)

For Cooking and Serving

Butter or oil for cooking
Powdered sugar, for serving
Fresh berries, for serving
Maple syrup, for serving

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Instructions

Cut the bread into hearts: Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out heart shapes from each slice of thick-cut bread, setting aside the trimmed pieces for another use.
Prepare the custard mixture: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and sugar (if using) until fully combined and smooth.
Heat the skillet: Warm a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt a small amount of butter or add a bit of oil to coat the surface evenly.
Dip the bread hearts: One at a time, dip each heart-shaped bread piece into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are well-coated but not overly saturated.
Cook the hearts: Place the dipped bread hearts onto the heated skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until they turn golden brown and are cooked through.
Repeat and serve: Continue the process with the remaining bread pieces. Serve the heart-shaped French toast warm topped with powdered sugar, fresh berries, and a drizzle of maple syrup for a lovely presentation and delightful flavor.

Notes

Save leftover bread trimmings for homemade croutons or bread pudding to reduce waste.
For a vegan version, substitute plant-based milk and an egg replacer.
This recipe is perfect for Valentine’s Day breakfasts or any romantic breakfast-in-bed occasion.