Description
Turn an ordinary morning into a celebration with this cute heart-shaped French toast, featuring soft custardy centers and golden edges.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup whole milk (or 1/2 cup milk + 1/4 cup cream)
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 6 slices of brioche or challah, cut into 3/4–1-inch slices
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp neutral oil
Instructions
- Whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a shallow dish.
- Press a heart-shaped cookie cutter through each slice of bread.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter and oil.
- Dip each heart in the custard for 5–10 seconds per side, letting excess drip off.
- Cook the hearts in the skillet for 2–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Keep finished pieces warm in a 200°F oven while cooking the rest.
Notes
For best results, use slightly stale bread to prevent sogginess. Let cutter-cut hearts rest briefly before cooking to maintain shape.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 180mg