Almond French Toast Hearts
Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook
I like to surprise my family at breakfast by having heart-shaped French toast on the table. Confectioners' sugar, strawberries and almond butter tastefully top off each bite.
SERVINGS: 3
CATEGORY: Breakfast/Brunch
METHOD: Other stovetop
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
Ingredients:
- 6 slices bread
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract, divided
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 cup butter, divided
- 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- Additional confectioners' sugar
- Sliced fresh strawberries
Directions:
Cut out bread slices with a 3-3/4-in. heart-shaped cookie cutter; discard trimmings. In a shallow bowl, combine the eggs, milk and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Dip bread on both sides in egg mixture. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Fry bread hearts until golden brown on both sides.
For almond butter, in a small mixing bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and remaining butter and extract; mix well. Sprinkle French toast with additional confectioners' sugar. Serve with almond butter and strawberries. Yield: 3 servings.