Description
A sweet and romantic breakfast perfect for Valentine’s Day! This delicious, golden-brown French toast is crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and lightly spiced with cinnamon. Serve with fresh berries, powdered sugar, or a drizzle of maple syrup.
Ingredients
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- 4 slices of thick bread (Brioche, Challah, or Texas Toast)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (or heavy cream for extra richness)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp butter (for cooking)
- Maple syrup, powdered sugar, or berries for serving
Instructions
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut hearts from each slice of bread.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Heat butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Dip each heart-shaped bread piece into the egg mixture, coating both sides but not soaking.
- Cook each slice for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Remove from heat and serve warm with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh berries.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for better absorption and a crispier texture.
- Add a touch of nutmeg for extra warmth in flavor.
- For a healthier option, use whole wheat bread and almond milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 heart-shaped toasts
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg