Description
This soft and golden heart shaped French toast is an easy Valentine’s Day breakfast made with simple ingredients. Perfect for cozy mornings, brunch boards, or a sweet Valentine’s Day aesthetic without extra effort.
Ingredients
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4 thick slices of brioche or sandwich bread
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup whole milk (or 3/4 cup for richer custard)
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1 tbsp granulated sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
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A pinch of salt
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1 tbsp butter (for cooking)
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1 tsp oil (for cooking)
Instructions
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Use a 3–3.5 inch cookie cutter to cut heart shapes from the slices of bread.
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In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
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Dip each heart-shaped bread piece into the custard for 10–15 seconds per side, allowing it to soak without collapsing.
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Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat (325–350°F) and add the butter and oil.
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Cook the bread hearts for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
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Keep cooked French toast warm in a 200°F oven while finishing the remaining batches.
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Serve warm with fresh berries, powdered sugar, and maple syrup. For a brunch board, add whipped mascarpone and mixed fruit.
Notes
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Thick bread works best to prevent sogginess.
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Avoid over-soaking the bread to maintain clean heart shapes.