Description
This Heart-Shaped French Toast is a fun and festive way to enjoy a classic breakfast favorite. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or any morning when you want to add a little extra love to your breakfast. Fluffy, golden-brown French toast cut into heart shapes and served with syrup, berries, or whipped cream makes for a sweet start to any day!
Ingredients
Scale
For the French Toast:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (whole or your choice of dairy-free milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 slices of thick-cut bread (brioche, challah, or Texas toast work great)
- 2 tbsp butter (for frying)
For Serving:
- Maple syrup
- Fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
- Powdered sugar (optional)
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the French Toast Mixture:
In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until fully combined. - Heat the Pan:
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt the butter in the pan, swirling to coat the surface. - Dip the Bread:
Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, making sure both sides are well-coated. Allow any excess batter to drip off before placing it in the pan. - Cook the French Toast:
Place the coated bread slices in the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. - Cut into Heart Shapes:
Once the French toast is cooked, remove it from the pan and allow it to cool slightly. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter or knife to cut each slice of French toast into a heart shape. - Serve:
Arrange the heart-shaped French toast on a plate. Drizzle with maple syrup, top with fresh berries, and dust with powdered sugar if desired. For an extra treat, add a dollop of whipped cream. - Enjoy:
Serve immediately and enjoy this sweet, romantic breakfast!
Notes
- Use day-old bread for the best French toast. It soaks up the egg mixture without becoming soggy.
- For a lighter version, you can substitute the whole milk with a non-dairy milk and use less butter for frying.
- Customize the toppings with your favorite fruits, chocolate chips, or a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (2 heart-shaped pieces)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg